Definition
- B1
to deplete, exhaust, or completely sell all of something, resulting in no remainder.
We have run out of milk at home, so we need to buy more.
The item has run out in the store and is no longer available for purchase.
During our trip, we ran out of water completely and could only hope to find a source.
- B2
When a resource is depleted entirely, leaving none available.
These resources have run out, and we need to look for alternatives.
After prolonged use, the battery has finally run out.
After several months of usage, this material has run out entirely.
When a document or formal agreement's valid period comes to an end.
The contract has run out, and we need to renew it.
The validity of this agreement will run out before the weekend.
If we don't act promptly, our temporary authorization will run out by the end of the month.
Indicates that the remaining time to complete an objective is minimal.
We are running out of time to complete this task and need to speed up.
If we don’t hurry, we will run out of time and miss the deadline.
As the meeting progressed, we realized we were running out of time to cover all the topics.