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runout

/rʌnaʊt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does runout mean?

noun, verb

A runout is a situation where a vehicle or a person is forced to leave a road or a path, often due to a lack of space or a blockage. To run out means to exhaust or use up a resource, such as fuel or time.

Example

"The car ran out of gas on the side of the road, leaving the driver stranded."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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