English Explanatory Dictionary

run on fumes

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To operate a vehicle that is low on fuel.
  2. To operate with few resources, or be physically or emotionally overworked.

Pronunciation

En-au-run on fumes.ogg

Word forms

run on fumes runs on fumes running on fumes ran on fumes

Synonyms

run on empty run out of steam

Related words

smell of an oily rag vaporware

Derived words

fume date
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