trocken halten

To drain or dry out an area, ground, or space; often used for land or moisture removal.

To remain dry; often used for a person, clothes, or a surface that does not get wet.

To dry out completely; usually describes loss of all moisture, sometimes with a negative effect.

To ventilate; the main idea is to let air in, often to reduce dampness and make a room drier.

To clean; this is about removing dirt, not specifically moisture.

To dry; the closest match when something is made dry or becomes dry.

To protect from wetness or damp; the focus is on preventing contact with moisture.

To keep moisture away; a more technical and slightly formal way to say that moisture should be kept out.

To make dry; a simple, neutral everyday expression for drying something.

To dewater or drain off water; often technical or medical, not just general drying.