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

"A draw-in does seem a more accurate term," assented Shorthouse.

From Project Gutenberg

Now draw-in all that is to be red with chemical ink, that must, however, contain only just enough soap to permit its solution.

From Project Gutenberg

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