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dry out

UK
/ˌdraɪ ˈaʊt/
US
/ˌdraɪ ˈaʊt/

Translations

dry outverb
dried out
Past Simple
dried out
Past Participle
drying out
Gerund
UK
/ˌdraɪ ˈaʊt/
US
/ˌdraɪ ˈaʊt/
s'assécherSe dit d'un cours d'eau, d'un sol ou d'une matière qui perd son humidité ou son liquide.
The river tends to dry out during the summer months due to the lack of rain.
La rivière a tendance à s'assécher pendant les mois d'été faute de pluie.
se désintoxiquerSpécialement à propos de l'alcool.
He decided to check into a clinic to dry out after years of heavy drinking.
Il a décidé d'entrer dans une clinique pour se désintoxiquer après des années de forte consommation d'alcool.
sécherFaire perdre toute humidité à quelque chose.
The sun will dry out the wet clothes if you leave them outside for a few hours.
Le soleil séchera les vêtements mouillés si vous les laissez dehors pendant quelques heures.
Synonyms
wither
shrivel
evaporate
parch
desiccate
dehydrate
Antonyms
wet
dampen
moisten

Definitions

dry outverb
To remove moisture from something, making it completely dry.
The sun will dry out the wet clothes if you leave them outside for a few hours.
To become free of moisture or liquid, often resulting in a change of state or condition.
The river tends to dry out during the summer months due to the lack of rain.
To stop drinking alcohol, especially as part of a treatment for alcoholism.
He decided to check into a clinic to dry out after years of heavy drinking.
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