runout — the action of something being completely used up or exhausted
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of something being completely used up or exhausted
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrʌnaʊt/
Korean meaning: 소진, 고갈, 떨어짐
Korean pronunciation: **런**아웃
Example Sentences
- My phone died due to a battery runout right before my important presentation.
- The coffee shop experienced a runout of caffeine addicts' favorite beans during finals week.
- The spectacular runout in the cricket match had everyone on their feet cheering.
runout
NOUN//ˈrʌnaʊt//
the action of something being completely used up or exhausted
The factory announced a runout sale before closing the old model line forever.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
'run'과 'out'이 결합된 복합어로, 16세기부터 '달려나가다'는 의미로 사용되다가 20세기에 '고갈'의 의미가 강해졌습니다.
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📝Examples
“My phone died due to a battery runout right before my important presentation.”
“The coffee shop experienced a runout of caffeine addicts' favorite beans during finals week.”
“The spectacular runout in the cricket match had everyone on their feet cheering.”
“My motivation experienced a complete runout after seeing the mountain of homework.”
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