dry off
The phrase "dry off" is commonly used in everyday contexts to describe the process of removing moisture from a surface or oneself, often using a towel or air exposure.
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Definition
A2General
(common)To remove moisture from a surface or oneself, often using a towel or air exposure.
Example
- After the swim, she dried off with a towel.
- Make sure to dry off the table before placing the books on it.
A2General
(common)To become free of moisture, usually through evaporation or absorption.
Example
- The dishes will dry off if you leave them in the rack.
- He waited for his shoes to dry off after stepping in the puddle.
B2Agriculture
(technical)To stop milking a cow in preparation for it to give birth.
Example
- The farmer decided to dry off the cow before calving season.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dry off":
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