English · Phrasal verb Attested

draw down

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To lower (curtains, a portcullis, etc.).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hạ thấp (ví dụ như rèm cửa, cửa sắt)

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To reduce (e.g. by withdrawal).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

giảm (ví dụ bằng cách rút tiền)

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To reduce (e.g. by withdrawal). — To initiate a drawdown (withdrawal of equipment, supplies, etc., potentially to provide it to another party).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

giảm (ví dụ bằng cách rút tiền) hoặc bắt đầu rút thiết bị, vật tư

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “draw down” mean?

To lower (curtains, a portcullis, etc.).

Is “draw down” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.