English · Phrasal verb Attested

draw up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Soạn thảo một tài liệu, đặc biệt là theo một hình thức chuẩn

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I asked my lawyer to draw up a new will.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To arrange in order or formation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sắp xếp theo thứ tự hoặc hình thức

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To cause to come to a halt.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm cho dừng lại

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “draw up” mean?

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

Is “draw up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.