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draw up

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draw up
draw up phrasal verb (see also draw)
1. draw something ↔ up to prepare a written document, such as a list or contract:
    Draw up a list of all the things you want to do.
    draw up plans/proposals
    He was asked to draw up proposals for reforming the law.
    The contract was drawn up last year.
2. if a vehicle draws up, it arrives somewhere and stops:
    A taxi drew up at the gate.
3. draw up a chair to move a chair closer to someone or something
4. draw yourself up (to your full height) to stand up very straight because you are angry or determined about something:
    He drew himself up and said, ‘This has gone far enough’.
5. draw your knees up to bring your legs closer to your body:
    Ruth sat, knees drawn up under her chin, and waited.