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run out

run out

 
See:
run
part of speech: phrase
definition 1: to use up something completely even though you still need it.
He ran out of gas and had to walk to a gas station.
definition 2: to disappear because of using or spending.
I couldn't finish the test because my time ran out.When their money ran out, they had to leave the hotel.
similar words:
expire
definition 3: to become legally finished, expire.
Our lease on this apartment will run out next month.