Drain out Meaning in English
expression
ˈdɹeɪn/ /ˈaʊt
DRAYN-owt
dɹˈeɪn/ /ˈaʊt
drayn-OWT
Definition
To flow out of something completely, usually referring to liquid leaving a container. It can also mean to become empty or depleted.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly for liquids, but can also describe exhaustion (energy, color). Often followed by 'of' when specifying what is leaving (e.g., 'drain out of the tank'). Not as formal as 'empty out.' Common metaphorically: 'all my energy drained out.'
Spanish: salirse (líquido) - vaciarsePortuguese (BR): escorrer - escoar - esvaziarPortuguese (PT): escorrer - escoar - esvaziarChinese (Simplified): 流出 - 排空Chinese (Traditional): 流出 - 排空Hindi: बहकर निकल जाना - पूरी तरह निकल जानाArabic: يخرج (سائل) - يُفرغBengali: বেরিয়ে যাওয়া (তরল) - পুরোপুরি খালি হওয়াRussian: стечь - вытечь - опорожнитьсяJapanese: 流れ出る - 排出されるVietnamese: chảy ra hết - thoát hếtKorean: 다 빠져나가다 - 완전히 비워지다Turkish: boşalmak - süzülmekUrdu: باہر نکل جانا (مائع) - پوری طرح خالی ہوناIndonesian: mengalir keluar - terkuras
Example Sentences
Let the water drain out of the sink.
basic
All the juice drained out of the cup.
basic
Wait until the oil completely drains out.
basic
My energy just drained out after working all day.
natural
All the color drained out of his face when he heard the news.
natural
If rainwater doesn't drain out, the street will flood.
natural