What is the meaning of draw off?

verb

  • Remove by drawing or pulling.
    • usage: "She placed the tray down and drew off the cloth"; "draw away the cloth that is covering the cheese"
  • Remove (a commodity) from (a supply source. )
    • usage: "She drew $2, 000 from the account"; "The doctors drew medical supplies from the hospital's emergency bank"
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