dry out

Related to word: dry

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. When a person dries out, they overcome their dependence on alcohol.

    • After months of treatment, he finally managed to dry out. It was a real process of recovery.

    • With support from the hospital, she decided to stop drinking and began her journey to dry out.

    • He stated that the drying out process was tough, but he didn’t want to return to his old life.