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Definition draft in American English

draft verb

[transitive] verb
/dræft/

▪ agreement, bill, constitution, document, legislation, letter, proposal, speech, treaty

1

to write something such as a legal document, speech, or letter that may have changes made to it before it is finished

Example

The government's first task was to draft a new constitution for the country.

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2

to order someone to join the military, for example when there is a war

Example

All her sons were drafted.

Example

He was drafted into the army in 1942.

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3

to make someone a member of a team of players

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Definition draft in American English