draw off
To remove by using a siphon.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“You must draw off the excess water from the tank.”
“The mechanic had to draw off the old oil before he could refill the engine.”
“The technician carefully drew off the chemical solution into a separate container to prevent any contamination of the primary sample.”
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draw a blank
To be unable to recall a required piece of information.
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draw a line
To delimit a boundary or border.
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draw a long bow
To lie; to exaggerate.
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draw a straight furrow
To live correctly or ethically, without deviating from the right line of duty.
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draw even
To attain the same level as a competitor.
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draw fire
To create a distraction that allows one's friends, co-workers, or other associates to gain an advantage over the distracted party.
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draw in
To attract.
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draw one's last breath
To die.
Last updated August 10, 2026