draw up
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To bring something into a ready or final form.
Examples
We need to draw up a contract before we start.
We have drawn up the trailer beside the barn.
They are drawing up the boat to the pier.
The captain will draw up the ship before the storm hits.
She drew up the car in the narrow lane.
Similar words
stop
compose
prepare
moor
formulate
write
halt
anchor
draft
park
Meanings
Examples
We need to draw up a contract before we start.
She drew up the meeting agenda yesterday.
They are drawing up a new policy for remote work.
Can you draw up a list of supplies for the trip?
The lawyer will draw up the lease agreement tomorrow.
Our team has drawn up a proposal for the client.
I was asked to draw up a summary of the findings.
Similar words
draft
prepare
compose
write
formulate
Examples
The ferry will draw up at the dock at 6 pm.
She drew up the car in the narrow lane.
They are drawing up the boat to the pier.
Please draw up the truck near the loading zone.
The captain will draw up the ship before the storm hits.
We have drawn up the trailer beside the barn.
He was told to draw up the van after the delivery.
FAQ
It means to bring something into a ready or final form.
How do you draw up a contract?
You create or write a formal document such as a contract.
Yes, you can prepare a written list by drafting it.
How do you draw up a car?
You pull the vehicle to a stop, like parking it.
What is the difference between draw up and park?
Draw up emphasizes pulling a vehicle to a stop, while park is the act of leaving it there.
Is draw up used in formal writing?
Yes, it is used when preparing formal documents such as contracts.
Does draw up apply to ships?
Yes, it can mean pulling a boat to a stop, such as anchoring it.
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