draw in

verb

drew in; drawn in; drawing in; draws in

transitive verb

1
: to cause or entice to enter or participate
2
: to sketch roughly

intransitive verb

1
a
: to draw to an end
the day drew in
b
: to shorten seasonally
the evenings are already drawing in
2
: to become more cautious or economical

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This has drawn in a flood of tourists since the country reopened its doors in 2022. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2025 With the advent of streaming, Dan drew in a new generation of fans. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025 Hook and Engage: Instantly draw in users with exciting visuals and sounds. Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025 Zack recalls as a young boy watching his father instinctively draw in a rapid-fire process. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for draw in 

Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of draw in was in 1558

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“Draw in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20in. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.

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