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Definition draw in in British English

draw in phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

when the nights or days draw in, it becomes dark earlier in the evening because it will soon be winter

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2

to arrive in a place

Example

The train drew into the station.

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3

to involve someone in a conversation or situation, often when they do not want to be involved

Example

We do not want to get drawn into a long and expensive conflict.

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4

to take something such as air into your body

Example

She drew the smoke deep into her lungs.

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Definition draw in in British English