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Definition of 'draw in'

Verb

  1. pull inward or towards a center; "The pilot drew in the landing gear"; "The cat retracted his claws"
       Synonyms: retract
  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: attract pull pull in draw
       Antonyms: repel drive repulse force back push back beat back
  3. shape one's body into a curl; "She curled farther down under the covers"; "She fell and drew in"
       Synonyms: curl up curl
  4. advance or converge on; "The police were closing in on him"
       Synonyms: close in
  5. move into (a station) of trains; "The bullet train drew into Tokyo Station"
       Synonyms: pull in get in move in
       Antonyms: pull out get out
  6. draw in as if by suction; "suck in your cheeks and stomach"
       Synonyms: suck in


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