dry off

phr.v. to make something dry by using a towel or by waiting for the water to go away.

phr.v. to remove moisture from a surface, typically by wiping with an absorbent material or through evaporation.

“He used a large towel to dry off after his morning swim in the pool.”

“After the heavy rain stopped, the maintenance crew worked quickly to dry off the tennis courts before the tournament final began.”

phr.v. to become dry after being wet.

phr.v. to lose moisture and return to a dry state; used intransitively.

“We sat in the sun for ten minutes to dry off before getting back into the car.”

“The hikers paused at the summit, allowing their sweat-soaked shirts to dry off in the brisk wind before they started the descent.”

phr.v. to stop milking a cow so it can rest before having a calf.

phr.v. to cease the milking of a cow to allow for a non-lactating period prior to parturition.

“The farmer needs to dry off the cows a few weeks before they give birth.”

“Properly drying off a dairy cow is essential for maintaining udder health and ensuring high milk production in the subsequent lactation cycle.”

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