1 B2 idiomatic neutral
To gradually involve someone in a difficult or complex situation, often one they did not intend to join.
"She was slowly drawn into the company's internal politics without realising it."
inseparable
draw into
B2 neutral inseparable transitive
To gradually involve or attract someone into a situation, activity, or discussion.
In plain English
To slowly get someone involved in something, often without them really planning it.
What does "draw into" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 neutral
To attract someone's interest or participation in a conversation or activity.
"The teacher used games to draw quieter students into the discussion."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To pull something or someone into a place.
Actually means
To slowly get someone involved in something, often without them really planning it.
Usage tip
Often used when someone becomes involved in something without fully choosing to, such as a conflict, a conversation, or a project. Frequently passive: 'be drawn into'.
Words that pair with "draw into"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
conflict conversation debate argument scheme discussion
How to conjugate "draw into"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
draw into
I/you/we/they
3rd person
draws into
he/she/it
Past simple
drew into
yesterday
Past participle
drawn into
have + pp
-ing form
drawing into
continuous
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