How to Pronounce "run out the clock"
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɫɑk
RUN owt thuh KLAHK
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈaʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /klˈɒk
run OWT thuh KLOK
Definition
To deliberately use up time so that the game finishes and the winning team keeps its lead, usually in sports. It can also mean intentionally wasting time to avoid action in other situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɫɑk
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈaʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /klˈɒk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN owt thuh KLAHK
UK
run OWT thuh KLOK
Listen in Context
The team tried to run out the clock in the last five minutes.
If we run out the clock, we will win this game.
They called a timeout to help run out the clock.
Stop trying to run out the clock—we need to play to the end!