draft in
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Drafting a new rookie player to join a professional team.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Klopp was forced into a late reshuffle after a tearful Thiago Alcantara was injured in the warm-up, drafting in Naby Keita as a late replacement.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “draft in” mean?
Drafting a new rookie player to join a professional team.
Is “draft in” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.