reel in

phrasal verbPart ofreel

reel in — phrasal verb

1. to pull something toward you by winding a line or cord around a reel; also used

1.phrasal verb
Definition

to pull something toward you by winding a line or cord around a reel; also used figuratively to mean attracting or capturing someone's interest or attention

Example

The angler spent an hour reeling in a huge salmon from the river.

The company used a clever advertisement to reel in new customers.