WordNet
ration out
v. distribute in rations, as in the army; "Cigarettes are rationed" [syn: ration]
Usage examples of "ration out".
The king welcomed us stiffly, almost angrily, then turned away and began ordering men to ration out the water.
There were a number of small stones still in his possession, which he could ration out slowly to the Commonwealth over the years.
He must have planned to use his alternate Bridge to bring food across eventually, and he must have had a cache of food with him that be could ration out 'till then.
He must have planned to use his alternate Bridge to bring food across eventually, and he must have had a cache of food with him that be could ration out ‘.