What is the meaning of draw up?

verb

  • Form or arrange in order or formation, as of a body of soldiers.
  • Straighten oneself.
    • usage: "He drew himself up when he talked to his superior"
  • Cause (a vehicle) to stop.
    • usage: "He pulled up the car in front of the hotel"
  • Make up plans or basic details for.
    • usage: "frame a policy"
  • Come to a halt after driving somewhere.
    • usage: "The Rolls pulled up on pour front lawn"; "The chauffeur hauled up in front of us"
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