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Definition drain in British English

drain noun

noun
/dreɪn/
1

a pipe or passage through which water or waste liquid flows away

Example

The drain's blocked again.

Synonyms and related words
airlock back up blockage
1.1

the system of pipes and passages that take away water or waste liquid in a town or city

Synonyms and related words
airlock back up blockage
2

something that uses a lot of something such as money or supplies

Example

The war was becoming a serious drain on the nation's resources.

Synonyms and related words
legacy upcycling user
3

a situation in which a lot of people or things leave a country or organization

Example

The government pledged to stop the drain of capital overseas.

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departure exodus exit
4

a tube that carries liquid away from your body, for example one that carries blood away from an injury

Example

a chest drain

Synonyms and related words
catheter defibrillator drain
5

a thorough review of something

Example

There is little time for a 'get the drains up' approach, but at the same time parties need to know that their points are being taken on board.

Example

a drains up meeting

Example

No amount of drains up analysis got me to the correct answer.

Definition drain in British English