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Meaning of draw off | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To remove by using a siphon.
idiomatic, transitive
To distract (someone).
dated, slang, transitive
To retire or retreat.
intransitive

Examples

“The butler drew off wine from a barrel.”

“We need a diversion to draw them off.”

“The dog obeyed the significant beck of his finger, and they drew off, stealthily, together.”

“One of the lynxes moved; it drew off a little farther, as though deciding to abandon the fight.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

draw on draw one's last breath draw out draw rein draw right draw straws