draindrain1 /dreɪn/ ●●○ verb
1
a)[transitive] to make the water or liquid in something flow away:
The swimming pool is drained and cleaned every winter.
Brad drained all the oil from the engine. b)[intransitive] if something drains, the liquid in it or on it flows away:
Let the pasta drain well. c)[intransitive] if a liquid drains, it flows away:
The bath water slowly drained away.2[transitive] to use up all of your energy, making you feel very tired:
Working with children all day really drains you.3[intransitive] if the color drains from your face, you suddenly become pale4[transitive] to drink all the liquid in a glass, cup, etc.:
Lori quickly drained her cup.







