dip into

• Verbo frasal que se usa para indicar una lectura o examinación breve de algo, o el uso de una parte de un recurso (como dinero o ahorros).

A phrasal verb used to indicate briefly reading or examining something, or using a portion of a resource (such as money or savings).

incontable · intransitivo · phrasal, inseparable

1. Read brieflyinformal

   To read or look at parts of a book or document without reading it thoroughly.

   hojear (un libro o documento)

   • I dipped into the novel during my lunch break.
   • She dipped into the report to find the key statistics.
   • He dipped into the encyclopedia for a quick fact check.

   Sinónimosbrowsescanskim

   Antónimosdevourperusescrutinizestudy

2. Use savingsinformal

   To take money from a reserve or savings account, often for a specific purpose.

   recurrir a los ahorros

   • They had to dip into their savings to pay for the car repairs.
   • She dipped into her emergency fund to cover the medical bills.
   • We dipped into our vacation budget to buy new furniture.

   Sinónimosbreak intodig intoraidtapusewithdraw

   Antónimosaccumulatedepositsave

Verbo basedip