How to Pronounce "draw off"
expression
ˈdɹɔ/ /ˈɔf
DRAW-awf
dɹˈɔː/ /ˈɒf
draw-OFF
Definition
To remove liquid, gas, or another substance from a container, place, or source, often by using a tube or other tool. It can also mean to take away a part of something, such as resources or people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɔ/ /ˈɔf
British English
dɹˈɔː/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRAW-awf
UK
draw-OFF
Listen in Context
Please draw off some water from the tank.
The machine draws off the oil automatically.
They drew off the excess liquid to make the mixture thicker.
We need to draw off some staff from marketing and assign them to sales.