draw up
Definition of draw up
transitive verb
1 : to bring (a body of troops) into array
2 : to prepare a draft or version of draw up plans
3 : to bring to a halt
4 : to straighten (oneself) to an erect posture especially as an assertion of dignity or resentment
intransitive verb
: to come to a halt the car drew up at the door
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Examples of draw up in a Sentence
he drew up his horse outside the tavern
drew up the troops into a line along the ridge
First Known Use of draw up
1605
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