Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
run-dry
phrasal verb
/rʌn draɪ/
Definition
To exhaust a resource completely, particularly when this involves a supply of liquid or fuel.
Examples
- Make sure to fill up the tank before you run-dry on gas during your road trip.
- If the pond runs dry in the summer heat, the fish will need to be moved.
- The team ran dry on ideas for the project and needed a brainstorming session.
Meaning
The phrase ‘run-dry’ is often used in contexts where something has been depleted or emptied, such as running out of water in a tank, fuel in a vehicle, or resources in a project.
Synonyms
- deplete
- exhaust
- run out
