English Dictionary

Definition of “draw on”

draw on

intr, preposition to use or exploit (a source, fund, etc) ⇒ to draw on one's experience
intr, adverb to come near ⇒ the time for his interview drew on
tr, preposition to withdraw (money) from (an account)
tr, adverb to put on (clothes)
tr, adverb to lead further; entice or encourage ⇒ the prospect of nearing his goal drew him on

"He then starts to draw on my neck with a felt tip pen where he is going to cut me.

Sun, News of the World (2001)

Besides, they can draw on the experience gained at the hospital to take care of them as well.

India Today (1996)

Inconsistency of forecasts is a potential problem because planners draw on information from many sources.

Charles A. D'Ambrosio & Stewart D. Hodges & Richard Brealey & Stewart Myers Principles of Corporate Finance

It seemed to me that Dutiful at least needed to be able to reliably draw on Thick's power.

Robin Hobb THE GOLDEN FOOL: Book Two of the Tawny Man (2002)

Liu, 55, became $7.5 million richer yesterday after cashing in the only winning ticket from the Lotto Super 7 draw on Jan. 31.

Toronto Sun (2003)

Momentum is largely a media creation because the media can only draw on what it saw last.

Ottawa Sun (2003)

The liveried chauffeur went outside to draw on a butt of cigarette.

Hilton, John Buxton Displaced Person

The singer threw back her head, almost languorously, and halted her song to draw on a thin cigarette.

Clive Barker EVERVILLE (2001)

Tim Stevens, by e-mail No, I have had to draw on all my resources.

Belfast Telegraph (2005)

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