dry out

US /draɪ aʊt/

UK /draɪ aʊt/

mengering, kering

to become completely dry

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The clothes will dry out quickly in the sun.

Pakaian akan cepat mengering di bawah sinar matahari.

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The well has started to dry out due to the drought.

Sumur mulai mengering karena kekeringan.

berhenti minum, pulih dari kecanduan

to stop drinking alcohol or taking drugs, especially after a period of heavy use

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He decided to go to rehab to dry out.

Dia memutuskan untuk pergi ke panti rehabilitasi untuk berhenti minum.

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After years of heavy drinking, he finally managed to dry out.

Setelah bertahun-tahun minum berat, dia akhirnya berhasil berhenti minum.