ration
/ˈɹæʃən/ verb C2- To supply with a ration; to limit (someone) to a specific allowance of something. · We rationed ourselves to three sips of water a day until we were rescued.
- To portion out (especially during a shortage of supply); to limit access to. · By the third day on the raft, we had to ration our water.
- To restrict (an activity etc.) · I've rationed myself to one cup of coffee a day.
He/she/it rations · Past rationed · Past participle rationed · -ing form rationing
Verb forms
- Base form
- ration
- He/she/it
- rations
- Past
- rationed
- Past participle
- rationed
- -ing form
- rationing
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People would have to stand in long lines to receive a daily ration.
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