draw off

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (transitive) : To remove a liquid or a specific quantity of something (like money) from a larger source or supply. To pull something away or remove it by drawing it. Usage The verb "draw off" is used with a direct object (the thing being removed) and often specifies the source using "from." It describes a deliberate action of taking or pulling something away from where it is sto...