What is the meaning of draw in?

verb

  • Pull inward or towards a center.
    • usage: "The pilot drew in the landing gear"; "The cat retracted his claws"
  • Direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes.
    • usage: "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"
  • Shape one's body into a curl.
    • usage: "She curled farther down under the covers"; "She fell and drew in"
  • Advance or converge on.
    • usage: "The police were closing in on him"
  • Of trains; move into (a station. )
    • usage: "The bullet train drew into Tokyo Station"
  • Draw in as if by suction.
    • usage: "suck in your cheeks and stomach"
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