draw in

verb

1. (of hours of daylight) to become shorter
2. (of a train) to arrive at a station

Idioms and Phrases

Induce to enter or participate; inveigle. For example, They tried to draw in as many new members as possible , or I refused to be drawn in to his scheme . [Mid-1500s]

Example Sentences

Tyson is one of the most famous men on the planet, while Paul drew in a younger audience.

From BBC

I have spoken to many who say they regularly experience abuse, especially when the nights draw in.

From BBC

Paul drew in a younger audience and Tyson is one of the most famous men on the planet.

From BBC

Two years on from their first fight in New York, they earn career-high seven figure paydays and remain two of the most recognisable and biggest draws in female boxing.

From BBC

Lawrence is that kind of guy, and “I Like Movies” is that kind of movie: Both revel in name-drops and really specific, niche details designed to draw in a select audience.

From New York Times

Related Words

• back down
• back off
• cancel
• deny
• disavow
• disown
• pull back
• recant
• renege
• renounce
• repeal
• repudiate
• rescind
• reverse
• revoke
• rule out
• take back
• withdraw