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

In 2025, five-time IPL winners Chennai Super Kings splashed $1.19 million on Ahmad, who will be able to draw on his experience of playing in India.

From Barron's

"While GLP-1 receptor agonists are increasingly used, there remains a clear gap in structured nutritional guidance. In the interim, we can draw on well-established post-bariatric nutrition principles. Our previous work highlights the importance of prioritizing nutrient-dense foods including high-quality protein intake, ideally distributed evenly across meals, to help preserve lean mass during periods of reduced appetite and rapid weight loss."

From Science Daily

While accountants and tax software rely on AI for research and to answer taxpayer questions, their AI tools are more reliable because they have been trained using tax law and draw on a curated set of sources rather than the internet at large.

From Barron's

“He’s not going to be a passive recipient of information, but he recognizes there’s real expertise and experience among the Fed staff he could draw on,” said Nellie Liang, who as a Fed staff economist worked closely with Warsh during the financial crisis and is now at Brookings.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This is your bedroom. Make it entirely your own—move the books around, draw on the walls if you want to. I knitted you a jersey.”

From Literature