draw in
verb- To attract. · Their concerts draw in big crowds.· The campfire drew in numerous unwary moths.
- To get (someone) involved. · They drew in the quiet boy who hadn't wanted to participate.
- To approach. · They saw that the night was quickly drawing in, so they pitched their tent.
- 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.
- To reduce or contract; to become shorter.
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I saw the soldier’s shape and the top of his musket; that made me draw in my head so quickly, for I was fearful he might also see me.”
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