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Definition draw out in American English

draw out phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to make something continue longer than usual

Example

This action could draw the dispute out for another six months.

Example

People with southern accents tend to draw out their vowels.

Synonyms and related words
prolong draw out perpetuate
2

to move out of a place

Example

Slowly the train drew out of the station.

Synonyms and related words
leave move on go away
3

to encourage someone to talk more by making them feel more relaxed and confident

Example

It wasn't easy to draw him out.

Synonyms and related words
squeeze out force out of drag out of
4

when the days draw out, it remains light for longer because it will soon be spring

Synonyms and related words
break close in night falls
5

to take out

Example

Suddenly he drew out a gun.

6

to withdraw (money from a bank account)

Example

Depositors drew so much money out of the bank that it was forced to close down.

7

to make someone or something show a quality that they have

Example

The incident at the staff meeting drew out the worst in the staff members.

Definition draw out in American English