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Draw out

Verb

Definitionen

1.VerbTo make (something) last for more time than is necessary; to prolong; to extend.
"It seems the boss tries to draw out these meetings for as long as possible just to punish us."
2.VerbTo physically extract, as blood from a vein.
3.VerbTo extract, to bring out, as concealed information; to elicit; to educe.
4.VerbTo use means to entice or force (an animal) from its hole or similar hiding place.
"They used raw meat to draw the beast out of the cave."
5.VerbTo cause (a shy person) to be more open or talkative.
"She's really a neat person if you just take the time to draw her out."
6.VerbTo improve a losing hand to a winning hand by receiving additional cards.
"Jill had a flush on the turn, but Jimmy drew out by completing a full house on the river."
7.VerbTo leave the place (of an army), etc.
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