Phrasal Verb - running out

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Definition

1. To use up all of a supply or resource completely.
2. To reach a point where one is unable to continue doing something due to lack of resources or energy.
3. To reach a deadline or end of a time limit.
4. To exhaust or deplete a resource or supply.
5. To be on the verge of no longer having enough of something to continue

Examples

No.	Example
1	I'm sorry, I ran out of gas and my car broke down on the side of the road.
2	We've run out of milk, so we'll have to have cereal for breakfast instead.
3	The company ran out of funds and had to declare bankruptcy.
4	The reservoir is running out of water and may need to be refilled soon.
5	The batteries in my remote control have run out, so I can't change the channel.
6	The project ran out of time and had to be postponed until the next quarter.
7	The store ran out of the new product and customers were disappointed.
8	The hiker ran out of water in the desert and was in danger of dehydration.
9	The gas station ran out of diesel fuel during the winter storm.
10	The clock is running out and we need to finish the project before the deadline.