Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
run-out-of-gas
phrase
ˌrʌn aʊt əv ɡæs
Definition
To deplete the fuel of a vehicle, causing it to stop functioning due to a lack of gasoline.
Examples
- The car finally run-out-of-gas in the middle of the road, leaving us stranded.
- Make sure to check the fuel gauge, or we might run-out-of-gas during the long drive.
- He forgot to refill the tank and ended up running out of gas on his way home.
Meaning
This phrase typically refers to a situation where a vehicle has no fuel left, leading to an unexpected halt in movement.
Synonyms
- deplete fuel
- run out of fuel
- run dry
