draw even
Reach a tie
To draw even is to catch up with someone or something, eliminating a gap or deficit.
In competition, it means to tie: She drew even with the leader at the final turn.
In broader contexts, it suggests reaching parity after being behind: After years of saving, we've finally drawn even with our debts.
Equal score, or neckwear
- deadlockMutual blocking, no progress
- stalemateMutual obstruction preventing progress
- standoffUnresolved confrontation between opponents
- neck and neckExactly even in competition
photo finish · head-to-head · impasse · level pegging · dead heat · split decision · tug-of-war · duel
Move forward, advance
- come from behindOvercome a deficit
- rallyGathering for a cause
- surgeSudden powerful increase
- recoverRegain health or possession
State of balance
- equipoiseEqual distribution of weight
- counterbalanceOffsetting force or weight
- offsetCompensate by opposing force
- neutralizeCancel an effect
equalize · level · parity · symmetry · homeostasis · calibration · alignment · steadiness
tie
Equal score, or neckwear
- deadlockMutual blocking, no progress
- stalemateMutual obstruction preventing progress
- standoffUnresolved confrontation between opponents
neck and neck · photo finish · head-to-head · impasse · level pegging · dead heat · split decision · tug-of-war · duel · contest
gain ground
Move forward, advance
- come from behindOvercome a deficit
- rallyGathering for a cause
- surgeSudden powerful increase
equilibrium
State of balance
- equipoiseEqual distribution of weight
- counterbalanceOffsetting force or weight
- offsetCompensate by opposing force
neutralize · equalize · level · parity · symmetry · homeostasis · calibration · alignment · steadiness · stabilize
draw evenpull ahead
Gain a leading position
fall behind · surge ahead · drop back · lose ground · break away
draw eventake the lead
Assume foremost position
fall behind · go ahead · trail · lead · lag behind
draw, even, draws, drew, drawn, drawing, drawings, drawer, drawers