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Definition dip into in British English

dip into phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to read, watch, or listen to small amounts of something such as a piece of writing or a programme

Synonyms and related words
glance skim flick through audience call in chainwatch
2

to take some money from an amount that you have saved, especially when you should not

Example

You'd better stop dipping into your savings.

Synonyms and related words
disburse spend pay
3

to put your hand into a container in order to get something

Example

Dipping his hand into his pocket, he produced the letter I'd sent him.

Synonyms and related words
catch catch at claw
4

to use your own money to pay for something, especially when it is not your responsibility to pay for it

Example

Parents are being asked to dip into their pockets for everything the school needs.

Synonyms and related words
disburse spend pay
5

to try something new in a very careful way because you are not confident about it

Example

If you're not sure rock-climbing is for you, this is a chance to dip your toe in.

Synonyms and related words
strike out branch out pioneer
Definition dip into in British English