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to dissipate
Example
The heat has dissipated after hours of cooling.
The morning mist began to dissipate as the sun rose higher in the sky.
The heat from the stove caused the steam to dissipate into the air.
02
to waste money, energy, or resources
Transitive: to dissipate energy or resources
Example
Leaving the lights on all day without necessity can dissipate energy and increase electricity bills.
The team 's lack of focus and direction caused them to dissipate energy on unproductive tasks.
The company 's inefficient practices caused it to dissipate valuable resources, leading to financial losses.
03
to cause to scatter, spread, and eventually vanish
Transitive: to dissipate sth
Example
Running the air conditioner helps dissipate the heat from the room.
Applying a thin layer of lotion helps dissipate the fragrance evenly across the skin.
Opening the windows helped dissipate the strong smell of paint throughout the room.
04
to indulge excessively in pleasure, especially by drinking alcohol
Intransitive
Example
She dissipated for weeks on end, neglecting her studies and health.
The young man 's tendency to dissipate worried his friends, who feared for his well-being.
Despite warnings from his loved ones, he continued to dissipate, oblivious to the harm he was causing himself.
Example
The heat has dissipated after hours of cooling.
The morning mist began to dissipate as the sun rose higher in the sky.
The heat from the stove caused the steam to dissipate into the air.
With time, the initial excitement around the event tends to dissipate.
The tension in the room dissipated as the meeting progressed.
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