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

Firms should keep their Form ADV current, since CNBC's process draws in part on publicly available data from the SEC. — Kelli Grant, Cfp®,riley De León, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, nano-hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid draw in and hold onto moisture, leaving skin feeling plump and supple without weighing it down. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026

Citrus Heights had to pursue a unique project which could serve as a regional draw in its own right, said Mayor MariJane Lopez-Taff, who is also seeking another term on the council. — Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Comedian, actor, and writer Nash draws in millions of views across social platforms with sharp humor and relatable characters in viral sketch comedy skits. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1559, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1