reel in (**릴** 인) — to pull something in by winding a line or rope on a reel
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to pull something in by winding a line or rope on a reel
Pronunciation (IPA): /riːl ɪn/
Korean meaning: (낚싯줄을) 감아 올리다, 끌어당기다
Korean pronunciation: **릴** 인
Example Sentences
- The dating app's new feature helped users reel in more matches than ever before.
- She managed to reel in three job offers after her impressive presentation.
- The bakery's free sample strategy successfully reeled in hungry customers all day long.
reel in
VERB//riːl ɪn//
to pull something in by winding a line or rope on a reel
the fisherman reeling in his catch by winding the line on the reel
Reel in the catch while cats steal in to snatch!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
reel(감는 도구)과 in(안으로)의 결합으로, 원래는 낚시에서 릴을 감아서 물고기를 끌어올리는 동작을 뜻했으나, 점차 '끌어들이다'라는 비유적 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The dating app's new feature helped users reel in more matches than ever before.”
“She managed to reel in three job offers after her impressive presentation.”
“The bakery's free sample strategy successfully reeled in hungry customers all day long.”
“It took him an hour to reel in the massive salmon from the river.”
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