Gently or subtly persuade someone to talk or become more expansive:she drew me out and flattered me...
Delia's final summary: ‘The sessions have been very motivating and positive and Susan and I were on the same wavelength; she made me relaxed and drew me out well.’
But Hill drew him out, helped him clarify his clichés and energise his anecdotes.
Millar draws him out on the concept of reconciliation.
Synonyms
get/persuade/encourage someone to talk, put someone at their ease