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 draw up draw up /drɔː ʌp/

verb

  1. () Straighten oneself  ( pull up , draw up , straighten up )
    straighten oneself
     He drew himself up when he talked to his superior
    He drew himself up when he talked to his superior
  2. () Form or arrange in order or formation, as of a body of soldiers  ( draw up )
    form or arrange in order or formation, as of a body of soldiers
  3. () Make up plans or basic details for  ( compose , draw up , frame )
    make up plans or basic details for
     Frame a policy
    frame a policy
  4. () (driving) cause (a vehicle) to stop  ( pull up , draw up )
    (driving) cause (a vehicle) to stop
     He pulled up the car in front of the hotel
    He pulled up the car in front of the hotel
  5. (driving) come to a halt after driving somewhere  ( draw up , haul up , pull up )
    (driving) come to a halt after driving somewhere
     The Rolls pulled up on pour front lawn
    The Rolls pulled up on pour front lawn
     The chauffeur hauled up in front of us
    The chauffeur hauled up in front of us