run out on

US /rʌn aʊt ɑn/
UK /rʌn aʊt ɑn/
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in de steek laten, verlaten

to abandon or desert someone, especially a spouse, partner, or family member

:
He ran out on his family when his children were very young.
Hij liet zijn gezin in de steek toen zijn kinderen nog heel jong waren.
She felt completely betrayed when her husband ran out on her.
Ze voelde zich volledig verraden toen haar man haar in de steek liet.