transitive verb
1.
a. : remove , extract
it might have been worthwhile to draw out these resemblances — W.R.Inge
drawing out the fundamental meaning of his work
b. : to cause or lead (a person) to speak out freely
your calm interest may serve to draw him out
c. : to call upon : demand the full expression of
the new responsibilities drew out his latent talents
2. : to cause to become longer
drawing out glass tubing
: lengthen , prolong
he refused to draw out the interview
intransitive verb
1. : to become longer
the days are drawing out
2. : to pull away : get ahead of companions or rivals
at the head of the stretch the horse drew out from the field and won by six lengths