draw up

collins cobuild//

1. PHRASAL VERB

If you draw up a document, list, or plan, you prepare it and write it out.

• They agreed to draw up a formal agreement.     
• He wants his ministers to concentrate on implementing policy, not on drawing it up.  
• = formulate   

2. PHRASAL VERB

If you draw up a chair, you move it nearer to a person or place, for example so that you can watch something or join in with something.    

• He drew up a chair and sat down.     
• = pull up   

Am. Heritige Dic of Idioms//

1.  Compose or write out in a set form:

• The lawyer drew up the contract. [First half of 1600s] 
  

2.  Arrange in order or formation, put in position: 

• The band-leader drew up his players.
• The officer drew up the troops. [c. 1600] 
  

3.  Bring or come to a halt: 

• The car drew up to the curb. [Early 1800s] 
  

4.  draw oneself up. Assume an erect posture to express dignity or indignation:

• She drew herself up and protested. [Mid-1800s]