Phrasal verb
draw up
Meanings
to prepare and write a document, plan, list, or agreement in a formal or organized way
to move a vehicle to a particular position and stop, especially beside someone or something
to move closer to someone or something, especially until you are beside them
Definition
To draw up usually means to prepare and write something in a formal or organized way.
To draw up means to create or prepare something carefully, often in written form, such as a plan, list, or document. It is commonly used in work, school, and official situations where details need to be organized clearly. It can also mean to bring a vehicle to a stop or to move closer to someone or something.
Examples
- I drew up a schedule for the team so we could share the tasks fairly.
- Could you draw up a list of what we need for the trip?
- She drew up a simple plan for the presentation before the meeting.
- A taxi drew up outside the restaurant and the driver waited.
- They drew up beside us on the trail to ask for directions.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse draw up (prepare a document) with draw (make a picture) and say it when they mean sketch or draw a diagram.
More phrasal verbs
- go on To go on means to continue or keep happening.
- carry out To carry out something means to do it or complete it, especially a plan, task, or instruction.
- set up To set up means to arrange or prepare something so it is ready to use or happen.
- pick up “Pick up” most commonly means to collect someone or something from a place, usually by going there.
- go back To go back means to return to a place, time, or earlier situation.