suck in

einsaugen, einziehen

Luft, Flüssigkeit oder kleine Gegenstände durch Sog ins Innere ziehen.

In einfachem Englisch: To pull air, liquid, or small objects into something by a force that draws them inward.

• The cleaner sucks in dust.
• She sucked in a deep breath before speaking.
• The pump sucked muddy water in through the pipe.

So benutzt man es: suck in something (The fan sucks in air through this opening.); suck something in (The pump sucked the water in.)

Synonyme: draw in

Gegenteile: blow out

Häufige Wendungen: suck in air, suck something in

hineinziehen, verwickeln

Jemanden allmählich in eine Tätigkeit oder Lage hineinziehen, die er möglicherweise nicht will oder die ihm nichts bringt.

In einfachem Englisch: To gradually involve someone in an activity or situation they may not want or benefit from.

• The scheme sucked me in.
• She got sucked into an argument with her neighbours.
• Do not let their problems suck you in.

So benutzt man es: suck someone into something (The promises of easy money sucked him into the scheme.); be/get sucked in (I only meant to watch, but I got sucked in.)

Synonyme: draw in, drag in, involve

Häufige Wendungen: suck someone in, suck in someone