Draw off

Verb

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.VerbTo remove by using a siphon.

"The butler drew off wine from a barrel."

2.VerbTo distract (someone).

"We need a diversion to draw them off."

3.VerbTo retire or retreat.

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