draw up

redactar

detenerse

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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).

transitive verb phrase

1. (to write)

a. redactar

Ashley consulted a lawyer to help her draw up her will.Ashley consultó a un abogado para que la ayudara a redactar su testamento.

2. (to bring nearer)

a. acercar

How did it go with Joe? - Draw up a chair and I'll tell you all about it.¿Cómo te fue con Joe? - Acerca una silla y te lo cuento todo.

3. (to stand up)

a. levantar

Paco drew himself up, in an attempt to intimidate them with his height.Paco se levantó intentando intimidarlos con su estatura.

An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g. Everybody please stand up.).

intransitive verb phrase

4. (to stop)

a. detenerse

Andrea walked out to the street when she saw the taxi draw up outside.Andrea salió a la calle cuando vio el taxi detenerse afuera.

b. parar

The cowboy drew his horse up sharply when he heard a loud noise.El vaquero paró su caballo en seco cuando oyó un ruido fuerte.

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draw up

A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).

transitive verb phrase

1. (pull)

to d up a chairacercar una silla

she drew herself up to her full heightse levantó cuan larga era

2. (plan, document, will)

a. redactar

An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).

intransitive verb

3. (vehicle)

a. parar, detenerse

draw up

transitive verb