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 kering di bawah matahari.

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

Telaga itu mula kering akibat kemarau.

berhenti minum, pulih dari ketagihan

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 pusat pemulihan untuk berhenti minum.

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

Selepas bertahun-tahun minum berat, dia akhirnya berjaya berhenti minum.