draft in

IPA/dɹˈaft ˈɪn/
IPA/dɹˈæft ˈɪn/

draft in — idiom

1. to ask a person who has useful skills to come to a place and take on a specific

1.慣用語B2
釋義

to ask a person who has useful skills to come to a place and take on a specific role, particularly when the need is urgent or unexpected.

例句

The school drafted in Wren to teach the evening art class when the regular teacher fell ill.

passive rarely used in active; typical object = person with skill

After the kitchen roof collapsed, the manager had to draft in Yael's construction company to fix it before the weekend.

同義詞
  • bring in

    more general and neutral; 'draft in' adds a sense of urgency or necessity

  • call in

    implies the person has a pre-existing connection or expertise that the organisation can rely on

  • rope in

    more informal, often with a hint that the person was persuaded reluctantly

反義詞
  • let go

    opposite direction — releasing someone from a role rather than bringing them in

  • send away

    opposite direction of movement

文法句型

be drafted in + to-infinitive

draft in + noun phrase + to-infinitive

用法筆記

Often used in the passive voice (be/get drafted in), especially when the focus is on the person being brought in rather than on who brought them. Distinguish from 'call in', which may imply the person is already connected to the organisation.

常見錯誤

❌The school drafted in a new library book.
✅The school drafted in a retired librarian to reorganise the library.
💡'draft in' applies to people, not things.
❌I drafted in my friend for help.
✅I drafted in my friend to help with the cooking.
💡When the reason is stated, use 'to + infinitive' rather than 'for + noun'.