runs, ran, run, running
to run out
phrasal verbE
To leave a place quickly, often unexpectedly
- 1He ran out of the room when he heard the news.
- 2She ran out without saying goodbye.
When someone moves away from a place very fast and suddenly, maybe because they are scared or surprised, they do not stay or walk slowly. They go out of the place in a hurry, without waiting or planning. It happens quickly and sometimes without warning.
People often say "run out" when someone quickly leaves a room because they forgot something important or are late for something, like running out of the house to catch a bus.
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at the poolside
Unexpected Exit
Andrew
Did you see Mark run out just now?
Lisa
Yeah, he looked like he forgot something important.
Andrew
I hope everything's okay with him.
Lisa
I'm sure he'll be back soon once he sorts it out.
in a restaurant
Unexpected Exit
Christopher
Did you see Mark just now?
Rebecca
Yeah, he ran out as soon as he got a phone call.
Christopher
I wonder what happened.
Rebecca
Must have been something urgent.
on the green
Sudden Departure on the Green
William
Did you see Mark earlier?
Rebecca
Yes, he had to run out suddenly.
William
Oh, really? I wonder what happened.
Rebecca
He got an urgent call and left in a hurry.
at a store
Sudden Departure
Kimberly
Did you see that guy just run out of the store?
Joseph
Yeah, he seemed to be in a real hurry.
Kimberly
I hope everything's okay.
Joseph
Maybe he forgot something important.
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