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verb

1. 1

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

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

2. 2

   To physically extract, as blood from a vein.

3. 3

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

4. 4

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

   “They used raw meat to draw the beast out of the cave.”

5. 5

   (by extension) To cause (a shy person) to be more open or talkative.

   “She's really a neat person if you just take the time to draw her out.”

6. 6

   To improve a losing hand to a winning hand by receiving additional cards.

   “Jill had a flush on the turn, but Jimmy drew out by completing a full house on the river.”

7. 7

   To leave the place (of an army), etc.