drawing up

phrasal verb
UK /ˈdrɔːɪŋ ʌp/
US /ˈdrɔːɪŋ ʌp/

Making a plan or a list by writing it down.

The teacher is drawing up a list of books for our class.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Pulling something closer to you.

She was drawing up her chair to the table.

3. Coming to a stop, as a car does.

The bus is drawing up at the stop.

4. Standing up straight and tall.

He drew himself up to look brave.