Draw in

verb

Word Frequency: 1.0

Definitions

1.verbTo attract.

"The campfire drew in numerous unwary moths."

2.verbTo get (someone) involved.

"They drew in the quiet boy who hadn't wanted to participate."

3.verb(of night/darkness/winter) To approach.

"They saw that the night was quickly drawing in, so they pitched their tent."

4.verb(of nights or evenings) To become dark earlier as a result of seasonal change.

"It's that time of year again when the evenings really start to draw in."

5.verbTo reduce or contract; to become shorter.

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