draw on
Britishverb
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(intr, preposition) to use or exploit (a source, fund, etc)
to draw on one's experience
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(intr, adverb) to come near
the time for his interview drew on
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(tr, preposition) to withdraw (money) from (an account)
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(tr, adverb) to put on (clothes)
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(tr, adverb) to lead further; entice or encourage
the prospect of nearing his goal drew him on
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Approach, as in As evening draws on, we'll make our way back to the house . [First half of 1500s]
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Put on a piece of clothing, as in She drew on her gloves . [Early 1700s]
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Also, draw upon . Make use of something or someone. For example, This dictionary draws on many different sources , or The chairman was good at drawing upon the various members for their expertise . [Mid-1600s]
Example Sentences
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"We have to draw on that, make use of Andy Burnham, but also... reflect on how we could do that better nationally and better as a government," she said.
From BBC
If I stop working now, can I get by until I can draw on my retirement funds?
From MarketWatch
At first I was not thinking much beyond my first game - a draw on Preston's plastic pitch by the way - and neither, it seems, was my chairman, Norman Hayward.
From BBC
Not only are the squad able to draw on the experiences of their last campaign, when they faced Paris St-Germain, Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan in the group of death, they have also accumulated big-game experiences in the interim.
From BBC
That 2-2 draw on 23 February 2008 meant their lead at the top was cut to just three points when Manchester United won 5-1 at Newcastle, while Wednesday night's result gives Manchester City the chance to close the gap to just two points if they win their game in hand.
From BBC
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