Meaning of the word "run out of" in English

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run out of

US /rʌn aʊt ʌv/

UK /rʌn aʊt ʌv/

to use up or finish a supply of something

Example:

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

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The car suddenly ran out of gas on the highway.

Synonym:

deplete exhaust consume drain finish

to have no more time, patience, or energy for something

Example:

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I've run out of patience with his excuses.

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We're running out of time to complete the project.

Synonym:

lose exhaust deplete drain

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