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draw into

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌdrɔ ˈɪntu/ · UK /ˌdrɔː ˈɪntuː/

draw into means: To make someone become involved in a difficult situation, although they may not want to.

verb

INVOLVE UNWILLINGLYB2

To make someone become involved in a difficult situation, although they may not want to.

  • Do not draw me into this argument.
  • He was drawn into a conflict at work.
  • Their questions drew her into a debate she wanted to avoid.

How to use it: draw someone into something (Please do not draw me into your argument.); be drawn into something (We were drawn into a dispute between neighbours.)

Similar words: involve, embroil, drag into

Common phrases: draw someone into trouble, draw someone into conflict

ARRIVEB2

To move slowly into a station, port, or similar place and arrive there.

  • The train drew into the station.
  • Our ship was drawing into port at sunrise.
  • Passengers stood up as the bus drew into the terminal.

How to use it: draw into something (The train drew into the station just before noon.)

Similar words: pull into, arrive at

Opposites: leave

Common phrases: draw into port, draw into the station

Questions about draw into

What does draw into mean?

To make someone become involved in a difficult situation, although they may not want to.

What is draw into in other languages?

Türkçe: sürüklemek · Español: involucrar · Français: entraîner dans · Deutsch: hineinziehen · Italiano: coinvolgere · 日本語: 巻き込む

How do you pronounce draw into?

In American English /ˌdrɔ ˈɪntu/; in British English /ˌdrɔː ˈɪntuː/.

How do you use draw into in a sentence?

Do not draw me into this argument. He was drawn into a conflict at work.

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