run out

[ruhn-out] / ˈrʌnˌaʊt /

VERB

fail, be exhausted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depart exhaust expire finish go lose tire waste weaken

WEAK

be cleaned out be out of cease close come to a close dissipate dry up end give out have no more have none left peter out stop terminate waste away wear out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

begin commence invigorate keep maintain refresh save start stay

WEAK

get have succeed supply

Example Sentences

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"We're going to have a run-out here, nick a career-high payday, and then go back into camp for serious stuff next year."

From BBC

Watch the moment Pakistan all-rounder Umaima Sohail survives the closest of run-out calls during their Women's World Cup game against South Africa in Tauranga.

From BBC

The last of them ended up in a run-out for the Bears, and Dale Bonner drilled a 3 from right in front of the Oklahoma bench, giving the reigning national champions their first lead of the game.

From Seattle Times

Two catches and three run-out opportunities were missed as they tried to make their way through the India lower order.

From BBC

Dom Sibley got an angry look after a mix-up that almost brought a run-out and a thumbs-up for little more than leaving a ball that was wide of the off stump.

From BBC

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