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/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Runout is a compound word formed from the Old English verb 'run' and the adverb 'out'. From the 16th century, it originally meant 'to dash or flee outward', but evolved by the 20th century to primarily denote 'exhaustion' or 'depletion of resources'.
Breakdown
run (to move swiftly) + out (away, outward, to the end) = to expend completely or exhaust supply.
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🔗Collocations
📝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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