Phrasal Verb - running out of
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.Definition
- To have no more of a particular substance or resource available. 2. To be at the end of one's supply or resources for a particular activity, often unexpectedly. 3. To reach a point where one can no longer continue with an activity due to lack of resources or energy.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | I've run out of sugar, so I can't make coffee. |
| 2 | The car ran out of gas on the highway. |
| 3 | We ran out of time to finish the project. |
| 4 | He ran out of ideas for his presentation. |
| 5 | She ran out of steam during the marathon. |
| 6 | The store ran out of the latest iPhone models. |
| 7 | The company ran out of funds and had to declare bankruptcy. |
| 8 | The patient ran out of breath during the surgery. |
| 9 | The party ran out of ice before the drinks were served. |
| 10 | The hiker ran out of water in the desert. |