draw on

verb6

1. •
   To appeal to, make a demand of, rely on; to utilize or make use of, as a source.

   • Without the proper resources, the young manager drew on his imagination to solve the crisis.
   • January 19 1782, Benjamin Franklin, letter to John Jay but I would have you draw on me for a Quarter at present which shall be paid
2. •
   To approach, come nearer, as evening.

   • Evening is drawing on; we'd better call it a day.
   • In his bones, he sensed winter was drawing on sooner than usual.
3. •
   To sketch or mark with pencil, crayon, etc., on a given surface.
4. •
   To put on (a garment).

   • He heard the silken rustle of a dressing-gown being drawn on. — 1994
5. •
   To draw the trigger of a gun, so as to fire upon (something).

   • I drew on the pheasant as it rose.
6. •
   To advance, continue; to move or pass slowly or continuously, as under a pulling force.

   • As the day draws on, the oxen will begin to show fatigue.