starve sb/sth of sth Значение & определение

Значение на starve sb/sth of sth на български

• 0 to not provide enough of something that is needed, or to prevent someone or something from getting enough of what is needed :

  • Schools have been starved of funds for years.

  • To get rid of nettles you can starve them of sunlight by laying dark covers over them.

  • A mistake by doctors starved him of oxygen when he was born and robbed him of a normal life.