Pronunciation: /drɔː bæk/
noun a disadvantage or problem that makes something less effective or successful
A1 One draw back of living in the city is the noise.
A2 A common draw back of using public transportation is the limited schedule.
B1 The main draw back of working from home is the lack of social interaction.
B2 One draw back of traveling to remote locations is the limited access to amenities.
C1 Despite its benefits, the draw back of the new software is its complexity.
C2 The draw back of investing in stocks is the potential for financial loss.
verb to move away or retreat, to recoil or shrink back
A1 I draw back the curtains every morning to let in the sunlight.
A2 She drew back in fear when she saw the spider crawling towards her.
B1 The high cost of living in the city is a major draw back for many people.
B2 The company's decision to draw back its investment in the project caused a lot of uncertainty.
C1 The government's failure to address the issue of healthcare is a significant draw back in their policies.
C2 The lack of transparency in the company's financial dealings is a major draw back for investors.
formal One major draw back of the new policy is its potential impact on small businesses.
informal The main draw back of going to that restaurant is the long wait times.
slang The draw back of living in the city is the crazy expensive rent.
figurative The draw back of always being the life of the party is that people may not take you seriously when you need them to.
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