drain

• Substantivo que designa um tubo, canal ou abertura por onde se escoa líquido ou resíduo, ou o dispositivo usado para esse fim.

A noun referring to a pipe, channel, or opening through which liquid or waste is carried away, or a device used for this purpose.

1. Pipe or channel for waste waterA2formal

   A pipe or channel that carries away dirty water or other liquid waste.

   Ralo

   • The kitchen drain is clogged with food scraps.
   • Water flows through the drain into the sewer system.
   • He poured the cleaning solution down the drain.

   Sinônimosconduitculvertdrainpipeductgutteroutletsewerwaste pipe

2. Cause of exhaustionB2informal

   Something that consumes a lot of energy, money, or resources.

   Fonte de esgotamento

   • The project was a huge drain on the company's budget.
   • Caring for her sick mother was an emotional drain.
   • The constant repairs are a drain on his savings.

   Sinônimosburdendragstraintax

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de remover líquido de algo ou esvaziar/secar algo retirando seu conteúdo.

A verb used to indicate the act of removing liquid from something, or causing something to become empty or dry by removing its contents.

1. Remove liquidA2formal

   To cause liquid to flow away from something; to empty or make dry.

   Drenar

   • She drained the pasta in a colander.
   • The plumber drained the water from the pipe.
   • He drained the oil from the engine before replacing the filter.

   Sinônimosdischargedraw offemptyevacuatesiphontap

   Antônimosfillfloodinundatesaturatesoak

2. Exhaust energy or resourcesB1formal

   To use up or deplete someone's energy, strength, or resources.

   Esgotar

   • The long work hours drained him completely.
   • The project drained the company's financial reserves.
   • Constant worry can drain your emotional energy.

   Sinônimosbleedconsumedepleteemptyexhaustsaptaxuse up

   Antônimosenergizeinvigoraterefreshreplenishstrengthen

3. Drink completelyA2informal

   To drink all the liquid from a container.

   Beber até o fim

   • He drained his glass of water in one gulp.
   • She drained the bottle of juice quickly.
   • They drained their cups and asked for more tea.

   Sinônimoschugdowndrink upemptyfinishgulppolish offquaff