Run out on Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
RUN owt on
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒn
run OWT on
Definition
To leave someone suddenly, especially in a way that is irresponsible or unfair—often used for family, friends, or commitments.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often carries a negative or judgmental tone. Commonly paired with relationships: 'run out on your family', 'run out on your friends'. Suggests leaving when someone needs or expects you. Not used for physical running; it's about abandoning responsibilities or people.
Spanish: abandonar - dejar plantadoPortuguese (BR): abandonar - fugir dePortuguese (PT): abandonar - fugir deChinese (Simplified): 抛弃 - 丢下不管Chinese (Traditional): 拋棄 - 丟下不管Hindi: छोड़कर चला जाना - किसी को धोखा देनाArabic: يترك فجأة - يتخلى عنBengali: ফেলে চলে যাওয়া - ছেড়ে চলে যাওয়াRussian: бросить (кого-то) - уйти от (кого-то)Japanese: 見捨てる - 置き去りにするVietnamese: bỏ rơi - bỏ mặcKorean: 버리고 떠나다 - 내팽개치고 가다Turkish: terk etmek - yüzüstü bırakmakUrdu: چھوڑ کر چلے جاناIndonesian: meninggalkan (secara tiba-tiba) - kabur dari
Example Sentences
He ran out on his wife and kids last year.
basic
Don’t run out on your responsibilities.
basic
She was afraid he would run out on her.
basic
After all those promises, he still ran out on us.
natural
I can’t believe you’d just run out on your friends like that.
natural
Some people face their problems, others just run out on them.
natural