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to use up
[phrase form: use]
01
to entirely consume a resource, leaving none remaining
Transitive: to use up a resource
02
to require a certain amount of time or space
Transitive: to use up a period of time
use up
v
Example
The team used up their allocated budget for the project.
The construction crew used up all the cement for the foundation.
The chef used up all the fresh vegetables in preparing the meal.
The long presentation used up the scheduled time for other speakers.
The lengthy discussion used up the entire class period.
