draw in

To attract.

“The campfire drew in numerous unwary moths.”

To get (someone) involved.

“They drew in the quiet boy who hadn't wanted to participate.”

(of night/darkness/winter) To approach.

“They saw that the night was quickly drawing in, so they pitched their tent.”

(of nights or evenings) 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.