The phrase "draw to a close" is used to indicate the end or conclusion of a situation or event. Some antonyms for this phrase could include "beginning," "starting," "opening," "launching," "commencing," "initiating," or "just beginning." Rather than indicating that something is coming to an end, these words suggest that it is just getting started. Other antonyms could include "continuing," "extending," "prolonging," or "expanding," which suggest that the situation is continuing onward rather than reaching a final conclusion. All of these antonyms suggest different forms of progress, either towards the future or in terms of ongoing development.