Draw Up (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Make up plans or basic details for; "frame a policy".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

• The management will draw up a comprehensive business plan to present to investors next month.
• After discussing the issues, the committee decided to draw up new rules to rectify the problems.
• The architect will draw up a design concept for the new office building by the end of the week.
• The lawyers were tasked with drawing up a contract that met the specific requirements of the client.
• The team leaders will draw up a strategy to increase productivity and improve overall performance.

Synonyms

• Compose
• Frame

Hypernyms

• Plan

Meaning ²

Form or arrange in order or formation, as of a body of soldiers.

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

• The officer ordered the soldiers to draw up in a defensive line along the crest of the hill.
• Draw up the battalion in columns to prepare for parade inspection.
• Captain Jenkins instructed his platoon to draw up on the right flank of the regiment.
• The cavalry unit was told to draw up in a crescent formation to surround the enemy.
• When the general arrived, the entire regiment drew up in formation to salute him.

Hypernyms

• Organise
• Organize

Meaning ³

Cause (a vehicle) to stop; "He pulled up the car in front of the hotel".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

• The bus driver had to draw up short as a pedestrian stepped into the road.
• She drew up carefully, making sure not to damage the car in the tight parking space.
• The taxi drew up smoothly beside the curb and the driver turned off the engine.
• The police officer drew up his motorcycle and spoke into the radio to request backup.
• The horse and carriage drew up outside the elegant mansion at exactly 8 o'clock.

Synonyms

• Pull Up

Meaning ⁴

Straighten oneself; "He drew himself up when he talked to his superior".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

• She drew herself up to her full height, ready to face the interviewer with confidence.
• As he stood before the judge, he drew himself up and began his defense.
• When questioned about the incident, John drew himself up and explained the situation calmly.
• Emily drew herself up, trying to appear more self-assured in front of her colleagues.
• The soldier drew himself up in attention as the commanding officer approached him.

Synonyms

• Pull Up
• Straighten Up

Meaning ⁵

Come to a halt after driving somewhere; "The Rolls pulled up on pour front lawn"; "The chauffeur hauled up in front of us".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

• The taxi drew up alongside the kerb, ready to collect its passengers.
• The horse and carriage drew up at the grand entrance to the mansion.
• He drew up in front of the hotel, before turning off the engine.
• She drew up at the traffic lights, waiting for them to turn green.
• The police car drew up behind the speeding motorist, flashing its lights.

Synonyms

• Pull Up
• Haul Up

Hypernyms

• Halt