Meaning of the word "run out" in English

What does "run out" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

run out

US /rʌn aʊt/

UK /rʌn aʊt/

to use all of something so that there is none left

Example:

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We've run out of milk, so I need to go to the store.

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Time is running out for us to finish the project.

Synonym:

deplete exhaust consume drain finish

for a period of time or a document to become no longer valid

Example:

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My passport will run out next month.

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The contract is about to run out.

Synonym:

expire lapse terminate conclude