Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exhaust-a-resource
verb
/ɪɡˈzɔːst ə rɪˈsɔːrs/
Definition
To use up a resource completely, so that it is no longer available.
Examples
- Overfishing has begun to exhaust a vital fish resource in the region.
- We must be careful not to exhaust our water resources by excessive usage.
Meaning
When we exhaust a resource, we deplete it to the point that there is nothing left to utilize.
Synonyms
- deplete
- consume
- use up
- drain
