Draw in
/ˈdrɒ ɪn/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To cause someone or something to become involved or interested in a particular activity or situation.
- The new marketing strategy is designed to draw in more customers.
- His storytelling skills can easily draw in any audience.
2. To pull or attract towards oneself or itself.
- The fireplace drew everyone in with its warm glow.
- The magnet draws in metallic objects.
3. To make daylight hours shorter, typically referring to autumn or winter evenings as the days become shorter.
- As December approaches, the evenings continue to draw in.
- During fall, the nights begin to draw in earlier.
4. To reduce speed and come closer; usually used for vehicles.
- The bus drew in to let passengers disembark.
- As we arrived at the station, the train slowly drew in.
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