From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishdraft somebody ↔ in (also draft somebody into something) phrasal verbto ask or order someone to work in a place where they do not normally work Extra staff were drafted in to deal with the Christmas rush. Hundreds of police have been drafted into the area. → draft→ See Verb table
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draft in• She had drafted an indictment in a recidivist case, complex charges with allegations going back to the 1960s.• The publication of draft constitutional amendments in October 1988 led to widespread public protests.• Contact: J M Wignall, Urban Development Department Torfaen Borough Council Stage: Pre Draft Deposit consultation in October 1991.• It is easiest to write the first draft all in one go - then you sustain the mood of the short story.• There was a draft card in the name Alek James Hidell.• There was a draft card in the name Lee H.. Oswald.• Powerless to command a halt to the action, Gleysteen and Wickham drafted a statement in the name of the U. 