draw on

British  

verb

1. (intr, preposition) to use or exploit (a source, fund, etc)

   to draw on one's experience

2. (intr, adverb) to come near

   the time for his interview drew on

3. (tr, preposition) to withdraw (money) from (an account)

4. (tr, adverb) to put on (clothes)

5. (tr, adverb) to lead further; entice or encourage

   the prospect of nearing his goal drew him on

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draw on Idioms  

1. Approach, as in As evening draws on, we'll make our way back to the house . [First half of 1500s]

2. Put on a piece of clothing, as in She drew on her gloves . [Early 1700s]

3. Also, draw upon . Make use of something or someone. For example, This dictionary draws on many different sources , or The chairman was good at drawing upon the various members for their expertise . [Mid-1600s]

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Example Sentences

Another way often used to satisfy withdrawal requests is to draw on lines of credit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

That leaves the White House’s Fed transition with little historical precedent to draw on.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Stratton, like Krishnamoorthi, announced her campaign shortly after Durbin announced his retirement, but unlike Krishnamoorthi, she didn’t have $19 million in campaign funds to draw on.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

Inspired by artists like Natalia Lafourcade, singer-songwriter Selines’ guitar-based songs draw on the traditions of boleros, classical music and jazz, bringing a warm nostalgia and romance to her sound.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

When Bobby offered to trade rooks, Euwe responded by offering him a draw on the forty-first move.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady