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

As political support for decarbonizing the existing energy system has dried up, data centers have emerged as a new center of financial gravity, drawing in unprecedented billions from the biggest tech and Wall Street firms. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Naomi Watts stars as a midwife who uncovers a Russian prostitution ring that draws in the son of the godfather, played by Vincent Cassel, and an enforcer, played by Viggo Mortensen, in one of his best screen performances. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026

Now, Miami will look to carry its midweek success into league play after settling for draws in each of its past three MLS matches. — Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026

Hyaluronic acid and glycerin draw in moisture, while squalane and panthenol help keep delicate undereyes supple while peptides smooth the look of fine lines. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1559, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1