Definition of Dissipate

Verb: dissipate 'di-su,peyt

Cause to separate and go in different directions
"She waved her hand and dissipated the crowds";
- disperse, dispel, break up, scatter
Move away from each other
"The crowds dissipated";
- disperse, scatter, spread out
Spend frivolously and unwisely
- fritter, frivol away, shoot, fritter away, fool, fool away
Live a life of pleasure, especially with respect to alcoholic consumption