draw in

• Verbo frasal usado para indicar a ação de atrair ou envolver alguém ou algo, ou de puxar algo para dentro.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of attracting or involving someone or something, or of pulling something inward.

incontável · verbo irregular · transitivo e intransitivo · phrasal, separável

1. Attract or involveinformal

   To attract someone to participate or become involved in something.

   Envolver

   • The movie's plot really drew me in from the start.
   • She was drawn into the conversation by his interesting questions.
   • The charity event drew in many volunteers.

   Sinônimosabsorbattractcaptivateengageengrossenticeinterestinvolvelurepull in

   Antônimosdeterdissuaderepel

2. Breathe informal

   To take air into the lungs, often deeply.

   Inspirar

   • He drew in a deep breath before diving.
   • She drew in the fresh morning air.
   • The doctor told him to draw in slowly and hold it.

   Sinônimosbreathe ininhaleinspiresuck intake in

   Antônimosexhaleexpire

3. Shorten daysformal

   Used to describe the days becoming shorter as winter approaches.

   Encurtar

   • The days are drawing in now that autumn has arrived.
   • As winter approaches, the evenings draw in earlier.
   • The nights draw in quickly during December.

   Sinônimoscontractdecreasediminishlessenshorten

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