Pronunciation: /juːs ʌp/
verb to deplete or exhaust a supply of something
A1 I use up all my allowance on snacks every week.
A2 She used up all her energy running the marathon.
B1 The team used up all their resources trying to complete the project.
B2 After the long hike, they had used up all their water supply.
C1 The company used up all its budget on the marketing campaign.
C2 The chef used up all the ingredients in preparing the elaborate dish.
adverb in a way that depletes or exhausts a supply of something
A1 I use up all my energy running in the park.
A2 She uses up her allowance on clothes every month.
B1 We need to be careful not to use up all the supplies before the project is finished.
B2 The company used up all its resources trying to launch the new product.
C1 The marathon runner used up every ounce of strength to cross the finish line.
C2 The chef used up all the ingredients to create a masterpiece dish.
formal It is important to be mindful of how much paper you use up in the office.
informal Try not to use up all the hot water when you take a shower.
slang I always manage to use up all my data on my phone before the end of the month.
figurative She was worried that she would use up all her energy trying to finish the project on time.
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