This is the 11957th most frequent Russian word.
затягивает
"Затягивает" - "draws in" or "engages," often implying immersion or captivation.
In this sentence, 'затягивает' is used to describe how the book engrosses or deeply engages the reader.
Эта книга так интересна, что она затягивает читателя с первых страниц.
This book is so interesting that it captivates the reader from the first pages.
Here, 'затягивает' refers to the action of fog covering or enveloping the city.
Туман постепенно затягивает весь город, делая его неузнаваемым.
The fog gradually envelops the entire city, making it unrecognizable.
'Затягивает' depicts how engaging the video game is, making it difficult for someone to stop playing.