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draw up

Source Word

draw up

transitive intransitive

(transitive) To compose (a document), especially following a standard form; prepare a plan. / (transitive) To arrange in order or formation. / (transitive) To cause to come to a halt.

Japanese Meaning

文書や計画などを作成する / 整列させる、並べる / 停止させる、止める

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Please draw up the contract according to the standard template.

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所定の様式に従って契約書を作成してください。

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Sense（1）

(transitive) To compose (a document), especially following a standard form; prepare a plan.

I asked my lawyer to draw up a new will.

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Sense（2）

(transitive) To arrange in order or formation.

Sergeant, please draw the men up in ranks of three.

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Sense（3）

(transitive) To cause to come to a halt.

Draw up the carriage just around the corner!

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Sense（4）

(intransitive) To come to a halt.

The tractor drew up alongside the haystack.

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Sense（5）

To withdraw upwards.

Ere long a bell tinkled, and the curtain drew up. Within the arch, the bulky figure of Sir George Lynn, whom Mr. Rochester had likewise chosen, was seen enveloped in a white sheet.

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draws up

（ present singular third-person ）

drawing up

（ participle present ）

drew up

（ past ）

drawn up

（ participle past ）

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