Phrasal Verb: Dry up

Meaning: Lose all the water from a river, lake, source, etc

Example: The lake DRIED UP because of the water extraction for cotton farming.

Meaning: Stop being supplied with something

Example: His income DRIED UP when cheaper options became available.

Meaning: Be unable to speak

Example: She DRIED UP in the press conference.

Meaning: Dry plates, dishes, cutlery, etc, after washing them up

Example: I washed and DRIED UP.

Meaning: Dry plates, dishes, cutlery, etc, after washing them up

Example: I DRIED the dishes UP.