Meaning of draw in in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   draw in

   Definitions

   1. remove as if by suction

   Examples

   • « draw in air »
2. 2. pull inward or towards a center

   Examples

   • « The pilot drew in the landing gear »
   • « The cat retracted his claws »
3. 3. direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

   Examples

   • « Her good looks attract the stares of many men »
   • « The ad pulled in many potential customers »
   • « This pianist pulls huge crowds »
   • « The store owner was happy that th »

   Antonyms

   • repel
   • drive
   • repulse
   • force back
   • push back
   • beat back
4. 4. shape one's body into a curl

   Examples

   • « She curled farther down under the covers »
   • « She fell and drew in »
5. 5. advance or converge on

   Examples

   • « The police were closing in on him »
6. 6. move into (a station) of trains

   Examples

   • « The bullet train drew into Tokyo Station »

   Antonyms

   • pull out
   • get out
7. 7. draw in as if by suction

   Examples

   • « suck in your cheeks and stomach »