draw down — to reduce or deplete something gradually
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to reduce or deplete something gradually
Pronunciation (IPA): /drɔː daʊn/
Example Sentences
- My piggy bank suffered a major drawdown after I discovered online shopping.
- The coffee shop had to draw down its staff during the slow winter months.
- After buying too many snacks, there was a serious drawdown of my lunch money.
draw down
VERB[/drɔː daʊn/]
to reduce or deplete something gradually
to reduce or deplete something gradually
As we draw down reserves, countdown to breakdown begins!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A phrasal verb combining the Old English 'dragan' (to pull or drag) with 'down' (downward direction). The phrase originally referred to the physical act of pulling something downward, and evolved to mean reducing or depleting something, particularly in financial contexts where resources or reserves are gradually diminished.
Breakdown
draw (to pull or extract) + down (in a downward direction or to reduce) = to reduce gradually or deplete. The combination suggests pulling or withdrawing something downward, metaphorically meaning to lower or diminish in quantity or amount.
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📝Examples
“My piggy bank suffered a major drawdown after I discovered online shopping.”
“The coffee shop had to draw down its staff during the slow winter months.”
“After buying too many snacks, there was a serious drawdown of my lunch money.”
“The company plans to draw down its inventory before the new product launch.”
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