draw off

idiomatic transitive intransitive

(transitive, idiomatic) To remove by using a siphon. / (intransitive) To retire or retreat.

Japanese Meaning

（吸引管などを使用して）液体などを排出または吸引する / 退却する、撤退する

Please draw off the cider from the fermenting barrel into a clean container using a siphon.

発酵中の樽からシードルをサイフォンで清潔な容器に移してください。

Sense（1）

(transitive, idiomatic) To remove by using a siphon.

The butler drew off wine from a barrel.

Sense（2）

(intransitive) To retire or retreat.

The dog obeyed the significant beck of his finger, and they drew off, stealthily, together.

draws off

（ present singular third-person ）

drawing off

（ participle present ）

drew off

（ past ）

drawn off

（ participle past ）