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 draw in draw in /drɔ ɪn/

verb

  1. () Direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes  ( draw , draw in , pull in , attract , pull )
    direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
     Her good looks attract the stares of many men
    Her good looks attract the stares of many men
     The ad pulled in many potential customers
    The ad pulled in many potential customers
     This pianist pulls huge crowds
    This pianist pulls huge crowds
     The store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customers
    The store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customers
  2. () Pull inward or towards a center  ( retract , draw in )
    pull inward or towards a center
     The pilot drew in the landing gear
    The pilot drew in the landing gear
     The cat retracted his claws
    The cat retracted his claws
  3. Draw in as if by suction  ( draw in , suck in )
    draw in as if by suction
     Suck in your cheeks and stomach
    suck in your cheeks and stomach
  4. Of trains; move into (a station)  ( draw in , move in , pull in , get in )
    of trains; move into (a station)
     The bullet train drew into Tokyo Station
    The bullet train drew into Tokyo Station
  5. Advance or converge on  ( draw in , close in )
    advance or converge on
     The police were closing in on him
    The police were closing in on him
  6. Shape one's body into a curl  ( draw in , curl up , curl )
    shape one's body into a curl
     She curled farther down under the covers
    She curled farther down under the covers
     She fell and drew in
    She fell and drew in