Use up

phrasal verb

To consume or exhaust something completely.

I've used up all the printer paper, we need to buy more.
Visual representation of "use up" - To consume or exhaust something completely

Often appears as...

  • use up resources
  • use up energy
phrasal verb

To consume or exhaust something completely.

I've used up all the printer paper, we need to buy more.
Visual representation of "use up" - To consume or exhaust something completely

Often appears as...

  • use up resources
  • use up energy
Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "use up"
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Complete Consumption

Indicates something is finished or no longer available because it has been completely used.

Illustration for Complete Consumption
After the party, we had used up all the soda.
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Irreversible Action

Suggests an action that cannot be undone. Once something is used up, it's gone.

Illustration for Irreversible Action
Be careful with the fuel; once we've used it up, we can't get more.
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Duration Importance

Stresses the importance of time by indicating it has been fully utilized, often for a specific purpose.

Illustration for Duration Importance
I used up the entire afternoon fixing the car.
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Complete Consumption

Indicates something is finished or no longer available because it has been completely used.

Illustration for Complete Consumption
After the party, we had used up all the soda.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Irreversible Action

Suggests an action that cannot be undone. Once something is used up, it's gone.

Illustration for Irreversible Action
Be careful with the fuel; once we've used it up, we can't get more.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Duration Importance

Stresses the importance of time by indicating it has been fully utilized, often for a specific purpose.

Illustration for Duration Importance
I used up the entire afternoon fixing the car.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Complete Consumption

Indicates something is finished or no longer available because it has been completely used.

Illustration for Complete Consumption
After the party, we had used up all the soda.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Irreversible Action

Suggests an action that cannot be undone. Once something is used up, it's gone.

Illustration for Irreversible Action
Be careful with the fuel; once we've used it up, we can't get more.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Duration Importance

Stresses the importance of time by indicating it has been fully utilized, often for a specific purpose.

Illustration for Duration Importance
I used up the entire afternoon fixing the car.
Visual representation of the word "Use up"

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