dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt dəˈbɪləteɪt dʒɹeɪn dʒɹeɪn ˈdɹeɪnədʒ ɪnˈfiːbəl make weak Life in the camp drained him emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it empty of liquid; drain the liquid from We drained the oil tank a gradual depletion of energy or resources a drain on resources a drain of young talent by emigration deplete of resources The exercise class drains me of energy flow off gradually The rain water drains into this big vat a pipe through which liquid is carried away tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material