draw in

Verb

draw in (third-person singular simple present draws in, present participle drawing in, simple past drew in, past participle drawn in)

1. (idiomatic, transitive) To attract.
   • Their concerts draw in big crowds.
   • The campfire drew in numerous unwary moths.
2. (idiomatic, transitive) To get (someone) involved.
   • They drew in the quiet boy who hadn't wanted to participate.
3. (idiomatic, intransitive) To approach.
   • They saw that the night was quickly drawing in, so they pitched their tent.
4. (idiomatic, intransitive) 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.
5. To reduce or contract; to become shorter.