draw up

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Formal
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Meaning: To prepare a document or plan

起草文件或计划
Preparar un documento o plan
文書や計画を作成する
문서나 계획을 작성하다

To create a formal document, contract, or detailed plan.

创建正式文件、合同或详细计划。
Crear un documento formal, contrato o plan detallado.
正式な文書、契約書、または詳細な計画を作成することを意味します。
공식 문서, 계약서 또는 세부 계획을 만들다.
Base verb: draw
Particle: up
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. The lawyers drew up the contract.
    律师们起草了合同
    Los abogados redactaron el contrato
    弁護士たちが契約書を作成した
    변호사들이 계약서를 작성했다.
  2. We need to draw up a schedule.
    我们需要制定一个时间表
    Necesitamos elaborar un calendario
    スケジュールを作成する必要がある
    일정을 작성해야 한다.
  3. She drew up a list of requirements.
    她列出了一份需求清单
    Ella elaboró una lista de requisitos
    彼女は要件リストを作成した
    그녀는 요구 사항 목록을 작성했다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: legal, planning

Tone: professional

✓ Do Say

  • Draw up a contract
    起草一份合同
    Redactar un contrato
    契約書を作成する
    계약서를 작성하다

Origin & History

From the act of drafting or composing.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Professional

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