RUN OUT Synonyms
There are 25 hypernyms of the phrase run out. (close relations)
Definition of RUN OUT
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bolt | verbv | |||||||
noun • a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder • a sliding bar in a breech-loading firearm that ejects an empty cartridge and replaces it and closes the breech • the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key • the act of moving with great haste • a roll of cloth or wallpaper of a definite length • a screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener • a sudden abandonment (as from a political party) adverb • in a rigid manner • directly verb • move or jump suddenly • secure or lock with a bolt • swallow hastily • run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along • leave suddenly and as if in a hurry • eat hastily without proper chewing • make or roll into bolts | ||||||||
drain | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it • tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material • a pipe through which liquid is carried away • a gradual depletion of energy or resources verb • flow off gradually • deplete of resources • empty of liquid; drain the liquid from • make weak | ||||||||
expire | verbv | |||||||
verb • lose validity • pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life • expel air | ||||||||
fail | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • fail to do something; leave something undone • be unsuccessful • disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake • stop operating or functioning • be unable • judge unacceptable • fail to get a passing grade • fall short in what is expected • become bankrupt or insolvent; fail financially and close • prove insufficient • deteriorate | ||||||||
spill | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • liquid that is spilled • a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction • the act of allowing a fluid to escape • a sudden drop from an upright position verb • cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container • flow, run or fall out and become lost • cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over • pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities • reveal information • reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail) | ||||||||
beetle off | verbv | |||||||
verb • leave suddenly and as if in a hurry | ||||||||
bolt out | verbv | |||||||
verb • leave suddenly and as if in a hurry | ||||||||
conk out | verbv | |||||||
verb • stop operating or functioning • use up all one's strength and energy and stop working | ||||||||
give out | verbv | |||||||
verb • give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc. • give to several people • prove insufficient • stop operating or functioning | ||||||||
peter out | verbv | |||||||
verb • end weakly • use up all one's strength and energy and stop working | ||||||||
poop out | verbv | |||||||
verb • use up all one's strength and energy and stop working | ||||||||
run off | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along • leave suddenly and as if in a hurry • force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings • run away secretly with one's beloved • run off as waste • reproduce by xerography • decide (a contest or competition) by a runoff |