Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

use-up

phrasal verb
/juːz ʌp/
Definition
To consume or exhaust completely; to deplete resources by use.
Examples
  • She decided to use up all the leftover ingredients to make dinner.
  • The team managed to use up their budget before the end of the project.
  • You should make sure to use up the paint before it dries out.
Meaning
When something is used up, it means that it has been fully utilized and is no longer available for further use.
Synonyms
  • deplete
  • exhaust
  • consume
  • finish