draw in en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic, transitive) To attract.
The campfire drew in numerous unwary moths.
Their concerts draw in big crowds.
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(idiomatic, transitive) To get (someone) involved.
They drew in the quiet boy who hadn't wanted to participate.
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(idiomatic, intransitive, of night/darkness/winter) To approach.
They saw that the night was quickly drawing in, so they pitched their tent.
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(idiomatic, intransitive, of nights or evenings) To become dark earlier as a result of seasonal change.
It's that time of year again when the evenings really start to draw in.
- To reduce or contract; to become shorter.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| draws in | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| drew in | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| drawing in | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| drawn in | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |
Translations (17)
ru привлечь (to attract groups of people) · ru вовлечь (to get someone involved) · uk прива́бити (to attract groups of people) · uk притя́гувати (to attract groups of people) · uk притяга́ти (to attract groups of people) · uk втяга́ти (to get someone involved) · fi vetää (to attract groups of people) · uk прива́блювати (to attract groups of people) · uk втягну́ти (to get someone involved) · ru вовлекать (to get someone involved) · uk втягти́ (to get someone involved) · fi vetää mukaan (to get someone involved) · uk втя́гувати (to get someone involved) · uk притягти́ (to attract groups of people) · fi laskeutua (of night/darkness: to approach) · uk притягну́ти (to attract groups of people) · ru привлекать (to attract groups of people)