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| draw up |
| 1. v. To compose (a document), especially following a standard form. |
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| I asked my lawyer to draw up a new will. |
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| 2. v. To arrange in order or formation. |
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| Sergeant, please draw the men up in ranks of three. |
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| 3. v. Cause to come to a halt. |
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| Draw up the carriage just around the corner! |
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| 4. v. (intransitive) Come to a halt. |
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| The tractor drew up alongside the haystack. |
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| 5. v. To withdraw upwards. |
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| draw |
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| 1. v. To move or develop something.: |
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| 2. v. To sketch; depict with lines; to produce a picture with pencil, crayon, chalk, etc. on paper, cardboard, etc. |
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| 3. v. To deduce or infer. |
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| He tried to draw a conclusion from the facts. |
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| 4. v. (intransitive) (of drinks, especially tea) To leave temporarily so as to allow the flavour to increase. |
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| 1. adv. Away from the surface of the Earth or other planet; in opposite direction to the downward pull of gravity. |
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| I looked up and saw the airplane overhead. |
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| 2. adv. (intensifier) Used as an aspect marker to indicate a completed action or state Thoroughly, completely. |
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| I will mix up the puzzle pieces. |
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| Tear up the contract. |
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