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to draw in
[phrase form: draw]
01
to capture attention or interest often through physical appeal or psychological influence
Examples
The mysterious aura of the performer drew in the audience, creating a spellbinding experience.
02
to breathe in something
Examples
Breathing deeply, she drew in the fresh mountain air.
03
(of trains) to enter or move into a station
Examples
The train started to draw in as it approached the bustling station.
04
to advance toward a particular location or point
Examples
The troops were instructed to draw in on the enemy's position for a strategic assault.
05
to engage or involve someone in a particular activity, situation, or conversation
Examples
The team leader decided to draw in new members for the upcoming project.
06
to curl one's body into a rounded or bent form
Examples
During yoga, we were told to draw in, forming a rounded posture.
07
(of the sky) to become darker earlier in the evening due to the approach of winter
Dialect
British
BritishExamples
As autumn arrived, the evenings began to draw in, and it was dark by 6 pm.
08
to create a visual representation
Examples
The artist decided to draw in intricate details to enhance the realism of the portrait.
