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

Across a few overs, Cox was guilty of trying to steer a fifth stump line into the leg side, drawn in by the vacant space, but also his own apparent superiority over the bowler. — Ben Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

The report also said Hinojosa has a unique appeal that can draw in Latino voters because of her Rio Grande Valley roots. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

More than 540 foreign film and TV productions shot in Thailand last year, drawn in part by cash rebates of up to 30% for eligible projects. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026

On the hydration front, nano-hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid draw in and hold onto moisture for a plumper, more supple feel without piling on the weight. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1559, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1