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(of a supply) to be completely used up
to use the available supply of something, leaving too little or none
(of a liquid or substance) to slowly drain away
(of a document or agreement) to not be valid anymore
to exhaust one's physical or mental energy, reaching a point where one can no longer continue
to finish the available supply of something
(of a substance) to spill out of a container or confined space
to stretch a piece of material or clothing to its maximum length or capacity
(cricket) a batsman being dismissed when when the ball hits the stumps before they reach the crease while running
What is a "run out"?
A run out in cricket occurs when a batter is out because the fielding team successfully hits the stumps with the ball while the batter is attempting to take a run. This can happen if the batter is not back in their crease before the stumps are broken by a throw or direct hit from a fielder. Run outs usually happen when there is a miscommunication between the batters or when one of them is slow to reach the crease. It is one of the ways a batter can be dismissed in the game.
