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Meaning of draw out

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

draw out

verb

Definitions

  1. To make something last for more time than is necessary; prolong; extend.

    Example: It seems the boss tries to draw out these meetings for as long as possible just to punish us.

  2. To physically extract, as blood from a vein.

  3. To extract, bring out, as concealed information; elicit; educe.

  4. To use means to entice or force (an animal) from its hole or similar hiding place.

    Example: They used raw meat to draw the beast out of the cave.