draw away

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Definition
  1. Verb (transitive):
    • To pull something back or remove it by pulling.
    • To move ahead of a competitor, creating a larger distance or lead.
Usage
  • Verb (transitive):
    • To cause separation by pulling: The magician drew away the curtain to reveal the empty box.
    • To increase a lead in a competition: The champion cyclist drew away from the pack on the final hill.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • "to draw away from": Often used with "from" to specify the point of separation.
    • The car suddenly drew away from the curb.
    • Her innovative research helped her company draw away from its rivals.
Variants and Related Words
  • Draw off (phrasal verb): A close synonym, especially for the meaning of removing liquid or pulling something back.
    • He drew off a pint of beer from the barrel.
  • Pull away (phrasal verb): A very common synonym with identical meanings.
    • The bus pulled away from the stop.
Synonyms
  • Pull back: To move something backwards by pulling.
  • Outdistance: To go far ahead of someone in a race or competition.
  • Leave behind: To move ahead so that others are no longer with you.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Draw back: To move backwards, often from surprise or fear.
    • She drew back in horror at the sight.
  • Draw off: To remove, especially liquid; to divert attention.
    • The general planned to draw off enemy forces with a feint.
Related Idioms
  • Steal a march on: To gain an advantage over a competitor by doing something earlier or secretly. This relates to the competitive sense of "draw away."
    • By filing the patent first, they stole a march on their competitors.
Verb
  1. remove by drawing or pulling
    • She placed the tray down and drew off the cloth
    • draw away the cloth that is covering the cheese
  2. move ahead of (one's competitors) in a race

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