English · Phrasal verb Attested

draw out

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

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm cho một điều gì đó kéo dài hơn thời gian cần thiết

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Where it’s used: Used American English

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

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 physically extract, as blood from a vein.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Kéo máu ra khỏi tĩnh mạch

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lấy thông tin bị che giấu; thu thập thông tin

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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 out” mean?

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

Is “draw out” formal or informal?

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