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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.
The charismatic speaker had the ability to draw in listeners with compelling stories and persuasive arguments.
02
to breathe in something
Examples
Breathing deeply, she drew in the fresh mountain air.
As the diver surfaced, he eagerly drew in a lungful of oxygen.
03
(of trains) to enter or move into a station
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The train started to draw in as it approached the bustling station.
Passengers on the platform eagerly awaited the arrival of the train, watching it draw in.
04
to advance toward a particular location or point
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The troops were instructed to draw in on the enemy's position for a strategic assault.
Dark clouds began to draw in from the horizon, signaling an approaching storm.
05
to engage or involve someone in a particular activity, situation, or conversation
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The team leader decided to draw in new members for the upcoming project.
The teacher encouraged students to draw in their classmates for a collaborative assignment.
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.
The cat drew in on the windowsill, making a cozy, rounded shape for a nap.
07
(of the sky) to become darker earlier in the evening due to the approach of winter
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As autumn arrived, the evenings began to draw in, and it was dark by 6 pm.
The noticeable change in the weather signaled that the days were drawing in, marking the onset of winter.
08
to create a visual representation
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The artist decided to draw in intricate details to enhance the realism of the portrait.
Using charcoal, she began to draw in the shadows and highlights on the still life composition
