draw out
US /drɔː aʊt/
UK /drɔː aʊt/

1.
prolonger, faire durer
to make something last longer than is necessary or expected
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The speaker tended to draw out his speeches, making them quite lengthy.
L'orateur avait tendance à prolonger ses discours, les rendant assez longs.
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Don't draw out the negotiation; we need a quick resolution.
Ne prolongez pas la négociation ; nous avons besoin d'une résolution rapide.
2.
faire parler, faire ressortir
to encourage someone to talk or express themselves more freely
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It took some effort to draw out the shy student.
Il a fallu un certain effort pour faire parler l'étudiant timide.
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Her questions were designed to draw out his true feelings.
Ses questions étaient conçues pour faire ressortir ses vrais sentiments.