draw in

Verb

WordNet 3.0

Verb (6)

  1. pull inward or towards a center“The pilot drew in the landing gear”“The cat retracted his claws”Synonyms: draw inretract
  2. direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes“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 the ad drew in many new customers”Synonyms: attractpullpull indrawdraw in
  3. shape one's body into a curl“She curled farther down under the covers”“She fell and drew in”Synonyms: curl upcurldraw in
  4. advance or converge on“The police were closing in on him”Synonyms: close indraw in
  5. of trains; move into (a station)“The bullet train drew into Tokyo Station”Synonyms: pull inget inmove indraw in
  6. draw in as if by suction“suck in your cheeks and stomach”Synonyms: suck indraw in
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