drawing on

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Definition of drawing on in English English dictionary
draw on: To advance, continue; to move or pass slowly or continuously, as under a pulling force
As the day draws on, the oxen will begin to show fatigue.
draw on: To approach, come nearer, as evening
In his bones, he sensed winter was drawing on sooner than usual.
draw on: (also draw upon) To appeal to, make a demand of, rely on; to utilize or make use of, as a source
The reporter drew heavily on interviews with former members of the secretive group.
draw on: To sketch or mark with pencil, crayon, etc., on a given surface
draw on: If you draw on or draw upon something such as your skill or experience, you make use of it in order to do something. He drew on his experience as a yachtsman to make a documentary programme
draw on: gain inspiration from, take ideas from; take advantage of (resources), make use of (support or help); suck in; approach, come near to; make marks on a surface with a writing implement
draw on: As a period of time draws on, it passes and the end of it gets closer. As the afternoon drew on we were joined by more of the regulars. = wear on

drawing on

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draw·ing on

drôîng ôn

/ˈdrôəɴɢ ˈôn/ /ˈdrɔːɪŋ ˈɔːn/

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