drain

Universal Words verb, noun verb 1 to make sth empty or dry by removing all the liquid from it; to become empty or dry in this way: [VN] Drain and rinse the pasta. * The marshes have been drained. * You will need to drain the central heating system before you replace the radiator. * [V] The swimming pool drains very slowly. * Leave the dishes to drain. 2 ~ (sth) (from / out of sth)