dry out verb4 •To cause moisture to be completely removed from; to make dry.Placing socks on the radiator will dry them out more quickly. •To have excess water evaporate or be otherwise removed; to become dry.Your trousers need to dry out before you put them on. •To become less oily, affecting play, after being oiled up. •(informal) To (cause to) sober up; to cease to be drunk; to quit using drugs or alcohol. formsdried out · drying out · dries out