draw inverb

• 1

  To attract.

  • Their concerts draw in big crowds.
  • The campfire drew in numerous unwary moths.
• 2

  To get (someone) involved.

  • They drew in the quiet boy who hadn't wanted to participate.
• 3

  To approach.

  • They saw that the night was quickly drawing in, so they pitched their tent.
• 4

  To become dark earlier as a result of seasonal change.

  • It's that time of year again when the evenings really start to draw in.
• 5

  To reduce or contract; to become shorter.