Dip into Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Financial Context Used when referring to using saved or conserved resources, mostly regarding money. After losing his job, he had to dip into his emergency fund. Pro Tip 2/3Not Entirely Implies using only part of a reserve; doesn't mean using it all up. To afford the rare comic book, she dipped into her collection fund. Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Solution Suggests a temporary fix, not a permanent solution to a financial need. He dipped into his savings for the car repair, planning to replenish it soon.