dry verb
ADV. carefully, completely, thoroughly Wait until the paint has completely dried. Always dry clothes thoroughly before you wear them again. | quickly | slowly | naturally | off, out We left the wood in the shed to dry out.
VERB + DRY allow sth to, leave sth to, let sth It's best to let your hair dry naturally. PHRASAL VERBS dry up
1 become empty of water
ADV. completely It's been so hot this year that the pond has dried up completely.
2 be no longer available
ADV. completely Funds have completely dried up. | virtually