to become dry; to dry (naturally); also used for becoming thirsty (e.g. 'throat dries') — intransitive
洗濯物が午後の陽でよく乾いた。
The laundry dried well in the afternoon sun.
ペンキが乾くまで触らないでください。
Please don't touch it until the paint dries.
長い話をして喉が乾いた。
After talking for a long time, I got thirsty.
台所の布巾は湿ったままだと臭くなるので、よく乾かす。
Kitchen cloths smell if left damp, so dry them well.