Draw on
verb phrase
To use something as a source or supply.
He drew on his experience and knowledge to solve the problem.
Often appears as...
- draw on experience
- draw on resources
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To approach in time.
As night drew on, we decided to call it a day.
Often appears as...
- night is drawing on
- day is drawing on
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb phrase
To put on clothing.
She drew on her coat and left the room.
Often appears as...
- draw on clothes
- draw on a jacket
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To use something as a source or supply.
He drew on his experience and knowledge to solve the problem.
Often appears as...
- draw on experience
- draw on resources
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To approach in time.
As night drew on, we decided to call it a day.
Often appears as...
- night is drawing on
- day is drawing on
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb phrase
To put on clothing.
She drew on her coat and left the room.
Often appears as...
- draw on clothes
- draw on a jacket
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Resource Usage
Often used when someone applies what they've learned from past experiences to a new situation.
She drew on her time abroad to adapt quickly to the new culture.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Speech
Even though 'draw on' suggests pulling from a physical source, it usually refers to intangible resources like wisdom.
The novelist drew on childhood memories to craft her characters.
Pro Tip 3/3Problem Solving
Commonly used to describe the utilization of all available options to creatively solve problems or overcome obstacles.
The engineer drew on community resources to build the bridge.
Pro Tip 1/3Resource Usage
Often used when someone applies what they've learned from past experiences to a new situation.
She drew on her time abroad to adapt quickly to the new culture.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Speech
Even though 'draw on' suggests pulling from a physical source, it usually refers to intangible resources like wisdom.
The novelist drew on childhood memories to craft her characters.
Pro Tip 3/3Problem Solving
Commonly used to describe the utilization of all available options to creatively solve problems or overcome obstacles.
The engineer drew on community resources to build the bridge.
Pro Tip 1/3Resource Usage
Often used when someone applies what they've learned from past experiences to a new situation.
She drew on her time abroad to adapt quickly to the new culture.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Speech
Even though 'draw on' suggests pulling from a physical source, it usually refers to intangible resources like wisdom.
The novelist drew on childhood memories to craft her characters.
Pro Tip 3/3Problem Solving
Commonly used to describe the utilization of all available options to creatively solve problems or overcome obstacles.
The engineer drew on community resources to build the bridge.
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