draw in Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb pull inward or towards a center
retract.
- The pilot drew in the landing gear
- The cat retracted his claws
verb direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
pull; pull in; attract; draw.
- 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
verb shape one's body into a curl
curl up; curl.
- She curled farther down under the covers
- She fell and drew in
verb advance or converge on
close in.
- The police were closing in on him
verb of trains; move into (a station)
get in; pull in; move in.
- The bullet train drew into Tokyo Station
verb draw in as if by suction
suck in.
- suck in your cheeks and stomach