Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
draw-lots
verb
/drɔː lɒts/
Definition
To decide something by pulling names or items from a container, usually as a way to make a fair choice.
Examples
- To decide who gets the last piece of cake, we will draw lots.
- They decided to draw lots to see who would go first in the game.
- When there were too many volunteers, they had to draw lots to choose the participants.
Meaning
The process of selecting or choosing at random, often for purposes like determining a winner or assigning roles.
Synonyms
- lottery
- raffle
- selection
