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| draw out |
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1. transitive verb prolong something: to make something continue longer than is usual, necessary, or desirable
 I drew the conversation out as long as I could.
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2. intransitive verb grow longer: to have more hours of daylight
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refers to days in spring
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3. transitive verb get somebody to talk: to encourage a shy, hostile, or reserved person to talk at length or in detail, or to become more forthcoming in a social or legal situation
drew the witness out during cross-examination
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4. intransitive verb move away from something: to move away from a close or inner position
The car drew out unexpectedly and hit the passing cyclist.
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