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

In the fifth, Lugo put runners on second and third, and that drew in the Royals’ infielders. — Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

Didn’t much care that DeChambeau is a former major champ, and still a big draw in major championships. — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026

FloSports’ FloTrack channel began carrying Diamond League races in 2025, and the Monaco event last year drew in 200,000 unique live viewers, according to a spokesman. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026

My ideal formula combines humectants that draw in moisture, emollients that smooth the skin, and just enough light-reflecting ingredients to leave behind a healthy glow. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1559, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1