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

Examples of draw in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The new maps were drawn in hopes of winning Republicans as many as four new congressional seats. — Liv Coleman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

In a move intended to draw in more voters, the measure would also place a ban on gender-affirming care for minors in the state Constitution. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

There are parallels to be drawn in the MAGA crowd pining for the conforming jingoism of the 1950s. — Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2026

Budget-friendly florals and body care items also draw in shoppers, but arguably the most viral product is a particular accessory. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1559, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1