Definition of Drain
Drain
Drain
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To flow or pass out of something, or to remove liquid from something.
e.g. The sink was clogged, so the water wouldn't drain properly.
(verb)
to exhaust or deprive someone/something of energy, strength, or spirit;
e.g. Such experiences drain people and make them feel tired.
(verb)
to cause a resource to be used up, lost, or wasted, especially energy or money, or to be thus used up or wasted;
e.g. These expenses will drain his savings.
(verb)
to flow out of or away from something, or to be felt less strongly as time passes;
e.g. The water is allowed to drain into the lake. They felt the sadness drain from them.
(noun)
a structure such as a pipe, tube, or channel that is used to carry excess fluid/liquid away or draw it off to prevent it from accumulating;
e.g. The drain in the sink is clogged, causing water to stand.
(noun)
something that causes a resource to be continually expended, resulting in it's being used up or wasted;
e.g. This project has been a drain on my time.
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