Dry up

Pronunciation: /ˈdɹaɪ ˈəp/

Dry up (verb)

  1. A liquid becomes less and then stops being there, because it has evaporated or been used up.
  2. A supply of something becomes too small and then ends, because it is finished or no longer available.
  3. Speech, writing, or activity becomes less and then stops, because interest, energy, or support ends.

Examples

  • The puddle dries up after the sun stays out all day.
  • The riverbed dries up when the rain does not come.