use up
The phrase 'use up' is commonly applied to scenarios where a resource, time, or space is entirely consumed or exhausted.
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Definition
B2General
(common)To consume completely, leaving nothing remaining.
Example
- We used up all the paper in the printer.
- She used up her vacation days by the end of July.
B2Time/Space
(common)To occupy entirely, leaving no additional time or space.
Example
- The meeting used up the entire afternoon.
- The boxes used up all the space in the storage room.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "use up":
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