Definitions

(of a sound) to be loud enough to block the sound of something else:

Someone who dries out stops being dependent on (= unable to stop drinking) alcohol:

to move something by using a reel:

If a supply of something sells out, there is no more of that thing to buy:

to cause something to come out:

to do work for someone or provide the person with something that is needed:

If a supply of something such as food or money holds out, there is enough of it to last for a particular period of time.

to send someone to represent or defend your idea or opinion in public, in a boring and familiar way:

to produce large quantities of something:

to cause someone to lose confidence in dealing with a difficult situation: