draw out

draw out(
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
1. (to become lighter for longer)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. alargarse
Luckily, it's spring and days are beginning to draw out.Por suerte, es primavera y los días están empezando a alargarse.
2. (to begin to move)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. arrancar
While the train drew slowly out of the station, we ran to say goodbye to our friends.Mientras el tren arrancaba lentamente de la estación, corrimos para despedir a nuestros amigos.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. hacer hablar
Lizzie seemed to be in shock, but the paramedics managed to draw her out.Lizzie parecía estar en shock, pero los paramédicos lograron hacerla hablar.
a. alargar
The meeting was supposed to take just an hour, but they drew it out to over three.Se suponía que la reunión tomaría solo una hora, pero la alargaron a tres.
a. retirar
I'm sorry, madam, but your husband seems to have drawn out all your savings.Lo siento, señora, pero parece que su marido retiró todos sus ahorros.
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