Definitions

1. noun

a pipe or tube for carrying away water or other liquid, especially from a sink or bath

“She turned off the faucet to prevent water from overflowing the drain in the sink.”

2. verb

to remove liquid or water from something, especially by flowing out or being emptied

“The rain will drain from the field after the storm passes.”

3. verb

to weaken or reduce the strength or energy of something

“The prolonged illness will drain his energy and make him weak.”

4. verb

to remove or get rid of something, especially money or resources

“The company’s financial resources will drain if it doesn’t receive any new investments.”