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 Lost Boys, which opened last season, also continues to draw in crowds, edging out past favorites including Wicked, which has seen its grosses gradually drop throughout 2026. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026

Chipmakers pack transistors into tiny packages to speed up data processing, concentrating high power draw in a small space. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026

And while Hughes denies any involvement in Algaz’s death, he’s captured on camera struggling to strike a balance between shutting down rumors and using the conspiracy theories to draw in more viewers. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026

Winter winds can draw moisture from evergreen tree leaves, while frozen soil prevents the roots from drawing in more moisture, resulting in dehydration and potentially plant death. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1559, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1