draw in meaning and definition

DRAW IN verb

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, draw, pull, pull in
   • antonym: beat back
3. shape one's body into a curl
   • "She curled farther down under the covers"; "She fell and drew in"
   • synonyms: curl, curl up
4. advance or converge on
   • "The police were closing in on him"
   • synonyms: close in
5. of trains; move into (a station)
   • "The bullet train drew into Tokyo Station"
   • synonyms: get in, move in, pull in
   • antonym: get out
6. draw in as if by suction
   • "suck in your cheeks and stomach"
   • synonyms: suck in