suck in

aspirar, succionar

Atraer aire, líquido u objetos pequeños hacia el interior de algo mediante una fuerza de succión.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Cómo se usa: suck in something (The fan sucks in air through this opening.); suck something in (The pump sucked the water in.)

Sinónimos: draw in

Antónimos: blow out

Expresiones frecuentes: suck in air, suck something in

arrastrar, involucrar

Involucrar poco a poco a alguien en una actividad o situación que quizá no quiera o no le beneficie.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Cómo se usa: 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.)

Sinónimos: draw in, drag in, involve

Expresiones frecuentes: suck someone in, suck in someone