English to English
verb
- pull inward or towards a center
The pilot drew in the landing gear.
The cat retracted his claws.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- shape one's body into a curl
She curled farther down under the covers.
She fell and drew in.
source: WordNet 3.0
- advance or converge on
The police were closing in on him.
source: WordNet 3.0
- of trains; move into (a station)
The bullet train drew into Tokyo Station.
source: WordNet 3.0
- draw in as if by suction
Suck in your cheeks and stomach.
source: WordNet 3.0
