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Definition draw up in British English

draw up phrasal verb

phrasal verb

▪ budget, constitution, contract, guidelines, list, plan, proposal, schedule, shortlist, timetable

1

to prepare and write something such as a document or plan

Example

Guidelines have been drawn up for dealing with emergencies.

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plan arrange organize draw up design invent
2

if a vehicle draws up, it arrives at a place and stops

Example

A taxi drew up outside the hotel.

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arrive enter reach
3

to move your chair so that you are sitting closer to someone or something

Synonyms and related words
approach make for make towards
4

to stand up very straight so that you look as tall as possible, because you want to impress or frighten someone

Synonyms and related words
balance bear yourself bend
Definition draw up in British English