draw in
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draw in verb
- To attract.“The campfire drew in numerous unwary moths.”
- To get (someone) involved.“They drew in the quiet boy who hadn't wanted to participate.”
- (of night/darkness/winter) To approach.“They saw that the night was quickly drawing in, so they pitched their tent.”
- (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.”
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