draft in
B2 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To ask or order someone to come and help with something, especially because extra people are needed.
Literal meaning: To add (someone) to a draft (a list of recruited people).
Meanings
1 B2 neutral
To bring in or recruit someone specifically to help with a task or problem, often because of an urgent need.
"The hospital drafted in extra nurses from other departments during the crisis."
Grammar: separable
2 B2 neutral
To conscript or formally assign someone to a role, especially in a military or official context.
"Soldiers were drafted in to assist with the flood relief operation."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Common in British English, especially in journalism and business. Often used in passive. Implies someone is brought in from outside the usual team to fill a gap.
Commonly used with
experts staff soldiers workers consultants reinforcements
Forms
Base
draft in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
drafts in
he/she/it
Past simple
drafted in
yesterday
Past participle
drafted in
have + pp
-ing form
drafting in
continuous
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