v.1.to let liquid flow away from something; if liquid drains from something, it flows away
2.to get rid of the water in an area of land so that it can be used for farming or building on; if land or soil drains, water flows out of it so that it is not too wet
3.to drink all the liquid in a container
4.to use so much of someone’s energy or strength, etc. that they feel very tired or weak
5.if a feeling drains from you, it goes away so that you do not feel it any more
6.if the blood or color drains from someone’s face, their face quickly becomes very pale, for example because they are shocked
7.to use so much of something such as money or supplies that there is not enough available for other things
1.to let liquid flow away from something; if liquid drains from something, it flows away
2.to get rid of the water in an area of land so that it can be used for farming or building on; if land or soil drains, water flows out of it so that it is not too wet
3.to drink all the liquid in a container
4.to use so much of someone’s energy or strength, etc. that they feel very tired or weak
5.if a feeling drains from you, it goes away so that you do not feel it any more
6.if the blood or color drains from someone’s face, their face quickly becomes very pale, for example because they are shocked
7.to use so much of something such as money or supplies that there is not enough available for other things