to give somebody something in separate small amounts
Example:
- The media is very aware of the kind of information it drip-feeds to the public.
- She drip-feeds £20 a month into the fund.
to supply liquid food, medicine, etc. slowly and continuously into somebody's body
Example:
- The baby had to be taken to hospital and drip-fed.
- The syringe pump can drip-feed drugs into the body over a long period of time.