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draw into

phr. v..
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford

phr. v.. to involve someone in a situation, conversation, or argument, often when they did not want to join.

phr. v.. to cause someone to become involved in a situation, typically an unpleasant or complicated one, often against their initial intention or through gradual attraction.


SIMPLE

I don't want to get drawn into their argument.

CONTEXTUAL

The country was slowly drawn into the conflict despite its earlier promises to remain neutral.

COMPLEX

The witness was careful not to be drawn into making speculative comments that might undermine the integrity of her previous testimony.

Particles
into
Separability
optional
Pattern
draw + object + into + noun_phrase
Usage

frequently used in the passive voice ('be drawn into') to show a lack of control.

Teaching tip

contrast with 'involve' (neutral) and 'drag into' (more forceful/negative); 'draw into' suggests a more subtle or gradual process of involvement.

Pitfall

He drew me into of the debate.He drew me into the debate.the preposition 'into' is followed directly by the object without 'of'.

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