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

Glycerin and hyaluronic acid draw in and hold onto moisture, while panthenol conditions and smooths. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026

The companies will explore developing DRX Homefront Indonesia as a flagship festival in Jakarta built around gaming and entertainment, drawing in players, fans and creators from both countries. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

The German is well covered for rotation in the centre of defence if Brighton make it through to Friday’s Conference League group-phase draw in Monaco. — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

The right trees can accentuate the look of your home’s curb appeal or draw in birds and other wildlife with edible berries or safe shelter for nests. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1559, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1