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The end of an activity or period for which something is valid
“Running out of time is inevitable when you have a deadline to meet.”
(of a resource) Present participle for to be used up completely
“Emergency supplies of flour, cooking oil, and other basics are projected to run out in days in northern areas.”
Present participle for to use up one's supply of something
“The car will run out of petrol soon.”
(of an event, action, or process) Present participle for to come to an end or cease to occur
Present participle for to have run out, or be depleted, of (stock)
Present participle for to drip or dribble down vertically (in drops)
Present participle for to die or cease living
Present participle for to become less strong in strength or intensity
Present participle for to fade gradually before stopping
(of time) Present participle for to elapse
Present participle for to pour from, or as from, a container, especially by accident
Present participle for to cause to be empty or vacant
Present participle for to leave or cause to remain behind
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