Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
run-out-on
phrasal verb
/rʌn aʊt ɒn/
Definition
To fail to fulfill a promise or obligation, especially in a way that disappoints others.
Examples
- He promised to help with the project but ran out on his team at the last minute.
- After years of support, she felt abandoned when he decided to run out on her when times got tough.
Meaning
When someone runs out on someone else, they walk away from a situation, leaving their responsibilities behind.
Synonyms
- abandon
- desert
- forsake
