draw in[verb]Synonyms: induce, argue (into), bring around, convince, get, persuade, prevail (on
or upon), prompt, talk (into), win (over)
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draw in phrasal verb (
see also draw)
1. British English if the days or nights draw in, it starts to get dark earlier in the evening because winter is coming:
In October the nights start drawing in.2. draw somebody ↔ in to get someone involved in something:
We should use the demonstration as an opportunity to draw more supporters in. Despite himself, he found himself being drawn in by the man’s warmth and ease.3. draw in your horns British English to spend less money because you have financial problems
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