drawdown

[ draw-doun ]

noun
  1. a lowering of water surface level, as in a well: Drawdowns of up to 90 feet have been recorded in many municipal wells in the area.

  2. a reduction or depletion: The president announced a drawdown and eventual departure of troops from the region. The unprecedented drawdown of natural resources poses enormous challenges worldwide.

  1. Stock Exchange. a drop in the value of a stock from its peak to its lowest level over a certain period, usually expressed as a percentage of the peak value.

  2. British. the withdrawal of part of an investment, such as a pension or retirement fund, for use as income.

Origin of drawdown

1
First recorded in 1780–90; draw + down1

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How to use drawdown in a sentence

  • There let the eternal world be unveiled, and every blessing bring it near in gratitude, and every trial draw down its consolation.

    The Hearth-Stone | Samuel Osgood
  • Many an assault has he already brought upon himself, and is destined, I fear, to draw down many more and heavier.'

    Aurelian | William Ware
  • At dusk draw down the shades and light gas and lamps in hall and drawing-room.

    The Expert Maid-Servant | Cristine Terhune Herrick
  • She went to the window to draw down the blind and as she did so a light fell upon her eyes which gave her a distinct start.

    The Fourth Watch | H. A. Cody
  • Agatha had realised that from the moment when she had seen him draw down the blind again after his wife had drawn it up.

British Dictionary definitions for drawdown

drawdown

/ (ˈdrɔːˌdaʊn) /


noun
  1. a depletion or reduction, for example of supplies

  2. a continuous decline in an investment or fund, usually expressed as a percentage between its highest and lowest levels

  1. the intentional draining of a body of water such as a lake or reservoir, to a given depth

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Scientific definitions for drawdown

drawdown

[ drôdoun′ ]


  1. A lowering of the water level in a reservoir or other body of water, especially as the result of withdrawal.

  2. The difference in elevation between the level of water in a well and the level of groundwater in the area in which the well is located.

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Other Idioms and Phrases with drawdown

drawdown

Deplete by consuming or spending, as in The government worries about drawing down our oil reserves.

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