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Definition dry out in British English

dry out phrasal verb

[intransitive/transitive] phrasal verb
1

if something dries out or is dried out, some or all the water comes out of it

Example

Water the ground regularly to stop it from drying out.

Synonyms and related words
wet dry wipe up atomise atomize bake
2

to give up drinking alcohol, or to help someone do this, especially by getting medical treatment

Synonyms and related words
give up swear off grow out of sober temperance teetotal
Definition dry out in British English