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Meaning of the word "draw in" in English

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draw in

US /drɔː ɪn/
UK /drɔː ɪn/
"draw in" picture

Phrasal Verb

1.

to attract or involve someone or something

Example:
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The exhibition hopes to draw in a large crowd.
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The detective tried to draw in more witnesses.
Synonym:
attract entice lure engage involve
2.

to make something shorter or smaller, especially by pulling it inwards

Example:
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The days are starting to draw in as winter approaches.
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The curtains draw in to block out the light.
Synonym:
shorten contract shrink pull in
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drawing draw draw on draw into draw up drawing room draw out