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1. Compose or write out in a set form, as in The lawyer drew up the contract. [First half of 1600s] 2. Arrange in order or formation, put in position, as in The band-leader drew up his players, or The officer drew up the troops. [c. 1600] 3. Bring or come to a halt, as in The car drew up to the curb. [Early 1800s] 4. draw oneself up. Assume an erect posture to express dignity or indignation. For example, She drew herself up and protested. [Mid-1800s]
American Heritage Idioms
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Phrase(s): draw something up
1. Lit. to pull something close by, such as a chair, stool, etc. • Draw a chair up and sit down. • She drew up a pillow and sat on the floor. 2. Fig. to draft a document; to prepare a document. • Who will draw a contract up? • I will draw up a contract for the work., Phrase(s): draw up
to pull up more tightly; to shrink up. • When they got wet, his trunks drew up and became very tight. • This cheap underwear has a tendency to draw up., Phrase(s): draw oneself up (to something)
to stand up straight to one’s full height. (Fixed order.) • Walter drew himself up to his six-foot height and walked away. • She drew herself up and walked away.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs