drew up; drawn up; drawing up; draws up
Definition of draw up
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
: to come to a halt
the car drew up at the door
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The first known use of draw up was in 1605
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