draw off

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Definition
  1. Verb (transitive):
    • To remove a liquid or a specific quantity of something (like money) from a larger source or supply.
    • To pull something away or remove it by drawing it.
Usage
  • The verb "draw off" is used with a direct object (the thing being removed) and often specifies the source using "from."
  • It describes a deliberate action of taking or pulling something away from where it is stored or located.
Examples
  • Removing a commodity:
    • The bank allows you to draw off funds from your savings account at any time.
    • The mechanic had to draw off the old oil before adding the new filter.
  • Removing by pulling:
    • Carefully draw off the protective film from the screen.
    • She drew off the blanket to reveal the antique chest underneath.
Advanced Usage
  • Technical/Medical Context: Often used for removing fluids.
    • The nurse prepared to draw off a sample of blood for testing.
  • Military/Logistics Context: Can refer to obtaining supplies from a reserve.
    • The unit was ordered to draw off ammunition from the central depot.
Variants and Related Words
  • Withdraw (verb): To remove money from an account or to take back. (Note: "withdraw" is more common for abstract things like support or an offer, while "draw off" often implies a physical or measured substance).
  • Drain (verb): To draw off a liquid gradually. (e.g., )
  • Tap (verb): To draw liquid from a container or a resource. (e.g., )
Synonyms
  • Extract
  • Remove
  • Take out
  • Pull off
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Draw out: To extend in time or to elicit information. (e.g., )
  • Draw on: To use a resource. (e.g., )
  • Draw up: To prepare a document or to come to a stop. (e.g., )
Related Idioms
  • Draw off attention/forces: To divert or distract.
    • The small skirmish was a ploy to draw off the enemy's main forces. (Note: This idiom uses the core meaning of pulling something away from a primary location or focus.)
Verb
  1. remove (a commodity) from (a supply source)
    • She drew $2,000 from the account
    • The doctors drew medical supplies from the hospital's emergency bank
  2. remove by drawing or pulling
    • She placed the tray down and drew off the cloth
    • draw away the cloth that is covering the cheese

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