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Today write sentences with "draw up"

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Hello everyone. I think phrasal verbs are some of the most difficult to many English learners because most of them do not have a literal translation. So I have decided to learn one or two phrasal verbs every day.

I know you can help me with that, but you also need to learn Spanish, so please write the sentence in English using the PV then try it in Spanish. Then I will correct your sentence (the Spanish sentence, of course); we will help each other out.

If you´re not sure about how to translate your sentence, just explain (in English) what your Pv means and I will help with your translation.

Today let's write sentences using the phrasal verb:

"Draw up"

1.-Definition(draw sth up): to prepare something, usually something official, in writing.

I've drawn up a list of candidates that I'd like to interview.

2.Definition(draw sth up): to move a chair near to someone or something.

Draw up a chair and I'll tell you all about it.

3.-Definition(draw yourself up): to make yourself look bigger by standing straight with your shoulders back, usually to try to seem more important.

Like a lot of short men, he tends to draw himself up to his full height in public.

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updated Sep 8, 2012
posted by luisssito

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Many of the logos that we see have been drawn up in order to draw our attention and remind us some specific brand.

Muchos de los logotipos que vemos han sido diseñados con el objetivo de llamar nuestra atención y hacernos recordar alguna marca específica.

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updated Sep 4, 2012
posted by Juliss
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A taxi drew up outside.

Un taxi se paró fuera.

My solicitor is drawing up the contract.

Mi abogado está redactando el contrato.

We've drawn up a plan of action.

Hemos trazado un plan de ataque.

She drew up another chair and sat with them.

Acercó otra silla y se sentó con ellos.

She drew herself up to her full height.

Se irguió todo lo larga que es.

updated Sep 4, 2012
edited by ian-hill
posted by ian-hill
Good job! - luisssito, Sep 4, 2012
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El carro de los ladrones se detuvo en frente del banco.

The bank robber's car drew up in front of the bank.


El barco acercó al muelle.

The boat drew up to the dock.

updated Sep 4, 2012
edited by gringojrf
posted by gringojrf
El carro de los ladrones se detuvo en frente del banco. - luisssito, Sep 4, 2012
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I don't want to wash these pants in hot water in case they draw up.

No quiero lavar estos pantalones en agua caliente en caso que se encojan.

updated Sep 5, 2012
edited by katydew
posted by katydew
...estos.....caliente en caso que se encojan. - luisssito, Sep 4, 2012
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1.-Definition (draw something up): to prepare something, usually something official, in writing.

I've drawn up a list of candidates that I'd like to interview.
He elaborado una lista de candidatos que me gustaría entrevistar.

2.Definition (draw something up): to move a chair near to someone or something.
Draw up a chair and I'll tell you all about it.
Acercar una silla y te diré todo.

3.-Definition (draw yourself up): to make yourself look bigger by standing straight with your shoulders back, usually to try to seem more important.
Like a lot of short men, he tends to draw himself up to his full height in public.
Como muchos cortos hombres, tiende a levantarse él mismo en toda su estatura en público.

My attempt:

Este pavo se levantó su estatura y se defendió.

This turkey drew up to its full height and he defended himself.

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updated Sep 8, 2012
edited by bandit51jd
posted by bandit51jd
....candidatos que me gustarĂ­a entrevistar. - luisssito, Sep 7, 2012