draw up meaning and definition

DRAW UP verb

Definition of draw up (verb)

1. form or arrange in order or formation, as of a body of soldiers
2. straighten oneself
   • "He drew himself up when he talked to his superior"
   • synonyms: pull up, straighten up
3. cause (a vehicle) to stop
   • "He pulled up the car in front of the hotel"
   • synonyms: pull up
4. make up plans or basic details for
   • "frame a policy"
   • synonyms: compose, frame
5. come to a halt after driving somewhere
   • "The Rolls pulled up on pour front lawn"; "The chauffeur hauled up in front of us"
   • synonyms: haul up, pull up