reel in — 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/
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
💡 Concept
the fisherman reeling in his catch by winding the line on the reel
🎵 Rhyme
Reel in the catch while cats steal in to snatch!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/riːl ɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/riːl ɪn/
🌳Etymology
Rootreel
Suffix-in
🎵Rhyme
feel indeal insteal in
feel in
deal in
steal in
🔗Collocations
reel in customers
reel in investors
reel in a big fish
reel in profits
slowly reel in
reel in support
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
attractdraw inpull inlureentice
Antonyms
repelpush awayrelease
Related
fishingcatchhookbaitlure
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