Drying-up

Pronunciation: /ˈdɹaɪɪŋ- ˈəp/

Drying-up (noun)

  1. The process of water becoming less and then stopping, so a river, well, or supply cannot be used.
  2. A gradual reduction in something happening, until it becomes very small or stops.
  3. A situation where funding or support becomes smaller and then stops.

Examples

  • The drying-up of the river forced everyone to conserve water.
  • Drying-up of the well left the village with limited water.