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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.