dip into
To read just a little of a book, or to take some money from your savings.
Meanings
To read parts of a book occasionally or briefly rather than reading it all the way through.
"This anthology is great to dip into on the train rather than reading cover to cover."
To take an amount of money from savings or a reserve fund, especially unplanned.
"We had to dip into our emergency fund to pay for the boiler repair."
To briefly explore or sample a subject, activity, or area without committing fully.
"The documentary dips into some fascinating aspects of marine biology."
Very common in all registers. The 'reading' and 'savings' senses are both frequent in everyday language. Implies partial or non-committed engagement — you do not commit fully to the book or spend all the money.
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