draw something up—
1. move smth. by pulling forward:
- The boat was drawn up and made fast at the landing.
2. (of a bridge) lift at one end so as to prevent passage over it or allow passage through the channel which it crosses:
- The gate was shut, the bridge was drawn up.
3. (of a vehicle) bring to a stop; place close to a building:
- A van was drawn up on a path outside the door.
4. formulate a plan, program, etc.:
- The report was drawn up by men who had the means of knowing the truth.
pull something up—
1. (of weeds) take out of the ground:
- You’ll find my mother in the garden as usual, pulling up unwanted plants.
2. = draw something up 1:
- The only mark that was left behind by Angus was the mark where he pulled his boat up on to the shore.
3. = draw something up 2:
- A few minutes later, Rupert crossed the drawbridge and it was pulled.
4. = draw something up 3:
- He had pulled his car up to a gentle stop, swung sideways in his seat, and looked at the cottage.
5. (coll.) improve smth.:
- You’ll have to pull up your English to a higher standard if you want to pass the examination.