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

Asset managers have faced redemption requests exceeding typical quarterly limits, leading some to sell assets or draw on lines of credit.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From The Wall Street Journal

Clare would have to draw on every ounce of cunning, patience, and poise.

From Literature

"A bad day at the office" was England boss Tuchel's assessment of the performance of the officials in the 1-1 draw on Friday.

From BBC

Southend-on-Sea City Council leader Daniel Cowan, who led on the five district proposal, said his team could draw on almost "thirty years" of already being a unitary authority.

From BBC