Drag In (Verb)
Meaning
Force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action; "They were swept up by the events"; "don't drag me into this business".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The new employee was dragged into the dispute before he even had a chance to read the company manual.
- Her desire for a peaceful retirement was ruined when she was dragged into the middle of the family feud.
- The scandal started to drag in several prominent figures, threatening their reputations.
- Despite her protests, she was dragged into the family business against her will.
- Scientists are worried that a wider conflict may drag in other nations and escalate the crisis.