transitive verb
Etymology: use (II)
1. : to leave nothing of as a result of continued expenditure : consume completely
soon used up his supplies and had nothing to eat
2. : to leave no capacity of force or use in : exhaust of strength or useful properties
who at the age of 53 was pretty well used up by fighting — S.E.Morison & H.S.Commager
3. : to subject to thorough and abusive treatment : attack physically or verbally : work over
the summary and effectual manner in which the argument is put and his opponent used up — P.T.Barnum