dry off

phrasal verb

dried off; drying off; dries off

: to become dry

My umbrella's drying off in the hall.

: to make one's body dry

We got out of the pool and dried off.

: to make (someone or something) dry

He dried off the bench and sat down.

Dry yourself off and get dressed.

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Senior Dog Left Unable to Walk After His Wheelchair Was Stolen, Gets Moving Again Thanks to Community Support Once out of the lake, Tiki was taken indoors to warm up, dry off, and wrap up in blankets, animal control said. —

Bailey Richards, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024 The humidifier also has a Smart Persistent Airflow (SPA) feature that detects the presence of water and runs the fan to dry off everything inside to prevent any mold growth. —

Euna Park, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024 There is a moment when Lidia rushes back indoors after getting soaked in the rain and Valentina passes her a towel to dry off. —

Hazlitt, 19 Dec. 2024 This type of material is also known to quickly dry off, therefore limiting the amount of bacteria that can grow on it. —

Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for dry off