draft

Related to draft: bank draft, Military draft

draft (someone) for (something)

To enlist someone for some purpose. Unfortunately, the boss drafted me to plan this whole conference on my own.

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draft into (something)

1. To conscript one into military service. A noun or pronoun can be used between "draft" and "into." Many young men were drafted into the army during the Vietnam War.

2. To enlist one for some purpose. A noun or pronoun can be used between "draft" and "into." Unfortunately, the boss drafted me into planning this whole conference on my own.

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draft up

To compose or prepare a document, proposal, or strategy. A noun or pronoun can be used between "draft" and "up." Once both parties reach an agreement, Stu will draft up the contract. You draft it up and then give it to me for approval.

feel a draft

slang To perceive that one is being snubbed, rejected, or made to feel unwelcome, often due to being the target of racism. I left the party early because I felt a draft in there and didn't really want to stick around.

on draft

Drawn or served from a large container, especially a keg, as opposed to individual bottles or containers. (Spelled "on draught" in British English.) We have a wide range of craft beers on draft, including some from our own in-house microbrewery.

draft someone for something

to select someone for something or to do something. We drafted a bunch of the boys for moving tables. The committee drafted some of the members for kitchen work.

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draft someone into something

1. . Lit. to conscript someone into the armed services. The draft board drafted Scott into the army. Todd was drafted into the army.

2. Fig. to convince someone to participate in something. She drafted some of the boys into helping her move tables. They were drafted into helping.

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feel a draft

to sense that one is being rejected; to sense that someone is cool toward one, possibly for racial reasons. Oh, man, I feel a draft in here. Let's leave. What a reception! I sure felt a draft.

on draft

Drawn from a large container, such as a keg (as opposed to bottles). For example, We much prefer the taste of beer on draft. [Mid-1800s]

draft up

To write or devise some preliminary version or plan: I drafted up a speech to give at the banquet. The architect came up with a basic plan and drafted it up to show the client.

draft board

n. a tavern; a saloon. (Alludes to draft beer.) Let’s stop in the local draft board and toss a couple.

feel a draft

tv. to sense that one is being rejected; to sense that someone is cool toward one, possibly for racial reasons. Oh, man, I feel a draft in here. Let’s leave.

on draft

Drawn from a large container, such as a keg.

See also: draft, on

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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References in periodicals archive

Interim President Adly Mansour received on Tuesday the draft Protest Law prepared and approved by Prime Minister Hazem El-Beblawi's cabinet.

President receives draft Protest Law

If the draft fails to receive Parliament's approval, the 1960s law currently in place will be implemented during the 2013 parliamentary elections.

Berri refers draft electoral law to parliamentary committees

Head of the Tartous Lawyers Union branch Mohammad Kannaj said that the draft constitution is the culmination of national efforts working to build the future Syria, and that it's peerless in Arab countries in terms of separating the aspects of political, social and cultural life and preserving personal freedoms.

Popular and Academic Figures: New Draft Constitution Meets Aspirations of Syrian People

The draft helped change that, giving the worst teams a shot at the best talent.

The history and future of the amateur draft

As TV images of America's dead on the battlefield became a staple of the evening news, a draft widely perceived as unfair became a flashpoint.

America & the draft: a 200-year debate: the U.S. has gone back and forth between a volunteer military and conscription. Could the draft be brought back today?

"They cannot be paid for the duration of the strike," says the article.The draft further recognizes the obligation to establish a minimum service in some sectors such as health care and public utilities.

Controversy Over Draft Law on Right to Strike in Morocco

1- Draft resolution of the Minister of Municipality and Environment on the recycling and processing of used tyres.

Cabinet approves draft law on treatment, recycling of waste

Meas Sophorn, the under-secretary of state and spokesman for the Ministry of Information, said the Access to Information Law draft review had achieved good results.

First of nine chapters agreed on for draft information law

Di mawawala ang kaba na you wouldn't know where you'll land or what will happen sa combine at sa draft day mismo," said Kyles Lao.

Hopefuls brace for action in PBA Draft Combine

He said that such draft laws had been given approval for the first time in the history of the province which will be wholly helpful in solving the basic problems of the people.

Punjab govt to focus on solving basic issues of people: Fayyazul Hassan Chohan

Meanwhile, he said that draft of amendment law of Punjab Motor Vehicles Rule 1969 under Provincial Motor Vehicles Ordinance 1965 had been approved for introducing automated registration cards.

Punjab govt to focus on solving basic issues of people: Fayyazul Hassan Chohan

'Lying media had you saying, 'We don't care if China made the first draft.' I reacted: 'I fu*k*n* care.' Sorry.

Locsin apologizes to Panelo, says he fell for 'media lie'

According to Panelo, federalism proponents could submit to the public as many draft Charters as they want for the ultimate decision of the people.

Panelo: Bring all federal charter drafts before the electorate

The guidebook underscores the right of all Parliament members to directly propose draft laws to the Parliament for approval.

First Egyptian guidebook for drafting laws completed

QNA Doha The Cabinet on Wednesday approved the draft general state budget for the fiscal year 2018.

Budget focuses on World Cup projects

词组	draft
释义	draft Related to draft: bank draft, Military draft draft (someone) for (something) To enlist someone for some purpose. Unfortunately, the boss drafted me to plan this whole conference on my own. See also: draft draft into (something) 1. To conscript one into military service. A noun or pronoun can be used between "draft" and "into." Many young men were drafted into the army during the Vietnam War. 2. To enlist one for some purpose. A noun or pronoun can be used between "draft" and "into." Unfortunately, the boss drafted me into planning this whole conference on my own. See also: draft draft up To compose or prepare a document, proposal, or strategy. A noun or pronoun can be used between "draft" and "up." Once both parties reach an agreement, Stu will draft up the contract. You draft it up and then give it to me for approval. See also: draft, up feel a draft slang To perceive that one is being snubbed, rejected, or made to feel unwelcome, often due to being the target of racism. I left the party early because I felt a draft in there and didn't really want to stick around. See also: draft, feel on draft Drawn or served from a large container, especially a keg, as opposed to individual bottles or containers. (Spelled "on draught" in British English.) We have a wide range of craft beers on draft, including some from our own in-house microbrewery. See also: draft, on Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. draft someone for something to select someone for something or to do something. We drafted a bunch of the boys for moving tables. The committee drafted some of the members for kitchen work. See also: draft draft someone into something 1. . Lit. to conscript someone into the armed services. The draft board drafted Scott into the army. Todd was drafted into the army. 2. Fig. to convince someone to participate in something. She drafted some of the boys into helping her move tables. They were drafted into helping. See also: draft feel a draft to sense that one is being rejected; to sense that someone is cool toward one, possibly for racial reasons. Oh, man, I feel a draft in here. Let's leave. What a reception! I sure felt a draft. See also: draft, feel McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. on draft Drawn from a large container, such as a keg (as opposed to bottles). For example, We much prefer the taste of beer on draft. [Mid-1800s] See also: draft, on The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. draft up v. To write or devise some preliminary version or plan: I drafted up a speech to give at the banquet. The architect came up with a basic plan and drafted it up to show the client. See also: draft, up The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. draft board n. a tavern; a saloon. (Alludes to draft beer.) Let’s stop in the local draft board and toss a couple. See also: board, draft feel a draft tv. to sense that one is being rejected; to sense that someone is cool toward one, possibly for racial reasons. Oh, man, I feel a draft in here. Let’s leave. See also: draft, feel McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions on draft Drawn from a large container, such as a keg. See also: draft, on American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: draft (someone) for (something) draft for draft into draft into (something) conscript conscript into conscript into (something) enlist enlist for enlisted References in periodicals archive Interim President Adly Mansour received on Tuesday the draft Protest Law prepared and approved by Prime Minister Hazem El-Beblawi's cabinet. President receives draft Protest Law If the draft fails to receive Parliament's approval, the 1960s law currently in place will be implemented during the 2013 parliamentary elections. Berri refers draft electoral law to parliamentary committees Head of the Tartous Lawyers Union branch Mohammad Kannaj said that the draft constitution is the culmination of national efforts working to build the future Syria, and that it's peerless in Arab countries in terms of separating the aspects of political, social and cultural life and preserving personal freedoms. Popular and Academic Figures: New Draft Constitution Meets Aspirations of Syrian People The draft helped change that, giving the worst teams a shot at the best talent. The history and future of the amateur draft As TV images of America's dead on the battlefield became a staple of the evening news, a draft widely perceived as unfair became a flashpoint. America & the draft: a 200-year debate: the U.S. has gone back and forth between a volunteer military and conscription. Could the draft be brought back today? "They cannot be paid for the duration of the strike," says the article.The draft further recognizes the obligation to establish a minimum service in some sectors such as health care and public utilities. Controversy Over Draft Law on Right to Strike in Morocco 1- Draft resolution of the Minister of Municipality and Environment on the recycling and processing of used tyres. Cabinet approves draft law on treatment, recycling of waste Meas Sophorn, the under-secretary of state and spokesman for the Ministry of Information, said the Access to Information Law draft review had achieved good results. First of nine chapters agreed on for draft information law Di mawawala ang kaba na you wouldn't know where you'll land or what will happen sa combine at sa draft day mismo," said Kyles Lao. Hopefuls brace for action in PBA Draft Combine He said that such draft laws had been given approval for the first time in the history of the province which will be wholly helpful in solving the basic problems of the people. Punjab govt to focus on solving basic issues of people: Fayyazul Hassan Chohan Meanwhile, he said that draft of amendment law of Punjab Motor Vehicles Rule 1969 under Provincial Motor Vehicles Ordinance 1965 had been approved for introducing automated registration cards. Punjab govt to focus on solving basic issues of people: Fayyazul Hassan Chohan 'Lying media had you saying, 'We don't care if China made the first draft.' I reacted: 'I fukn* care.' Sorry. Locsin apologizes to Panelo, says he fell for 'media lie' According to Panelo, federalism proponents could submit to the public as many draft Charters as they want for the ultimate decision of the people. Panelo: Bring all federal charter drafts before the electorate The guidebook underscores the right of all Parliament members to directly propose draft laws to the Parliament for approval. First Egyptian guidebook for drafting laws completed QNA Doha The Cabinet on Wednesday approved the draft general state budget for the fiscal year 2018. Budget focuses on World Cup projects
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