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

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Sam Colangelo, who hasn’t played since a season-opening loss in Seattle, appeared likely to draw in for enforcer Ross Johnston. Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025 Hellesen’s play, set in 1962 at the former president’s farm in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, draws in part on Eisenhower’s own writings and speeches, and finds Eisenhower looking back and reflecting on his life of service in both the military and as president. David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025 Two seasons ago, there were just 11 goalless draws in 380 matches. Oliver Kay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025 Additionally, the series drew in a 50 percent viewership increase compared to season three of Drag Race Philippines. Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for draw in

Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of draw in was in 1558

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“Draw in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20in. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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