1To become dry — moisture leaves something that was wet or damp, usually through natural evaporation. Intransitive; also used for a throat becoming parched (のどが乾く).
洗濯物が風でよく乾いた。
The laundry dried nicely in the wind.
ペンキが乾くまで壁に触らないでください。
Please don't touch the wall until the paint dries.
長い距離を走って喉が乾いた。
I ran a long distance and got thirsty.
冬は空気が乾くので、肌の手入れが欠かせない。
The air gets dry in winter, so skin care is essential.