drɔː ʌp
neutral
intermediate
- Base verb:
- draw
- Particle:
- up
- Separable:
- Yes
What does "draw up" mean?
- To prepare or write a document, plan, or list.
- To come to a stop (of a vehicle).
Examples
- The lawyer drew up the contract in two days.
- We need to draw up a plan before we start.
- A black car drew up outside the building.
- She drew up a list of all the supplies they would need.
How to use it
Very common in business and legal contexts.
Word order
Separable for documents: 'draw a plan up'. Inseparable for vehicles.
Similar expressions
draft
compose
prepare
formulate
Related phrasal verbs
- get up
To rise from bed after sleeping
- turn up
To increase the volume, heat, or intensity of something
- give up
To stop trying to do something, often because it is too difficult
- bring up
To mention or introduce a topic in conversation
- go up
To increase in price, level, or amount
- come up
To be mentioned or discussed
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