draw on
US /drɔː ɑːn/
UK /drɔː ɑːn/
1.
echar mano de, basarse en
to use information, experience, or knowledge that you have gained to help you to do something
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She had a wealth of experience to draw on.
Tenía una gran experiencia de la que echar mano.
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The artist will draw on her memories for inspiration.
La artista se basará en sus recuerdos para inspirarse.
2.
echar mano de, recurrir a
to use money from a particular source
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You can draw on your savings if you need extra funds.
Puedes echar mano de tus ahorros si necesitas fondos adicionales.
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The company had to draw on its reserves to cover the unexpected costs.
La empresa tuvo que echar mano de sus reservas para cubrir los costos inesperados.