draw up phrasal verb ( see also ↑ draw )
1 . draw something ↔ up to prepare a written document, such as a list or contract:
Draw up a list of all the things you want to do.
draw up plans/proposals
He was asked to draw up proposals for reforming the law.
The contract was drawn up last year.
2 . if a vehicle draws up, it arrives somewhere and stops:
A taxi drew up at the gate.
3 . draw up a chair to move a chair closer to someone or something
4 . draw yourself up (to your full height) to stand up very straight because you are angry or determined about something:
He drew himself up and said, ‘This has gone far enough’.
5 . draw your knees up to bring your legs closer to your body:
Ruth sat, knees drawn up under her chin, and waited.