draw off

1. (ідіома, перехідне)To remove by using a siphon.

   The butler drew off wine from a barrel.

   remove by drawing or pulling

2. (застаріле, сленг, перехідне)To distract (someone).

   We need a diversion to draw them off.

3. (неперехідне)To retire or retreat.

неправильне · Урок

• draw upзаморожувати, заморозитиTo compose (a document), especially following a standard form; prepare a plan.
• draw offприбрати, видалитиTo remove by using a siphon.
• draw outприбрати, видалитиTo make (something) last for more time than is necessary; to prolong; to extend.
• draw inпритягнути, притягтиTo attract.
• draw backзабрати, забиратиTo retreat from a position
• draw onTo sketch or mark with pencil, crayon, etc., on a given surface.
• draw downTo lower (curtains, a portcullis, etc.).
• draw awayTo move away.