to reduce something in size or amount, especially supplies of energy, money, etc.
All the driving he was doing was depleting his car’s fuel supply.
Continuous deforestation can deplete the Earth's natural resources and disrupt ecosystems.
The prolonged drought began to deplete the water reservoirs, causing concerns about water scarcity.
Excessive spending without proper budgeting can quickly deplete one's financial resources.
Overfishing has the potential to deplete fish populations, threatening the balance of marine ecosystems.
