draft
US /dræft/
・UK /drɑ:ft/
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Withdrawal of money from the bank
The bank allows only one $500 draft per day
v.t.Transitive VerbTo order people to join the army in time of war
The army needs to draft strong men like you
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)System for selecting people to join the military
Her father was made to join the army through a draft
v.t.Transitive VerbTo select people for a task or team
Will you draft these two players onto your football team?
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Method of selecting players for sports teams
We watched the annual football draft to see who will be playing
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Cold wind coming through a door or window
I can't sleep because of the cold draft in my room
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)First attempt at a piece of writing
Please look at this draft and tell me where you see problems
v.t.Transitive VerbTo write something that will be edited later
I will draft the letter for you, tell me if it is okay
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A drawing or sketch.
The architect presented a draft of the building's design.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Beer drawn from a keg or tap, rather than from a bottle or can.
He ordered a draft beer at the bar.
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I LOST my horse in Minecraft (REAL TEARS) - Part 4
- Is it the draft in the water? All right, it's cow murdering time. PETA, I have to do it. I have to get emerald
Is it the draft in the water? All right, it's cow murdering time. PETA, I have to do it. I have to get emerald
- Is it the draft in the water?
Is it the draft in the water?
Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
- million of Government funding. It has published its draft strategic plan for consultation.
million of Government funding. It has published its draft strategic plan for consultation.
- They have published their draft strategic plan for consultation,
They have published their draft strategic plan for consultation,
How the discovery of DNA changed the world – and my life | BBC Ideas
- In 2000, the first draft human genome - all the DNA needed to build a human being - was unveiled.
In 2000, the first draft human genome - all the DNA needed to build a human being - was unveiled.
Modern Family | Nobody Pulls Off a Scheme Like the Modern Family Kids
- That's why I'm going to Canada, buddy. To avoid the draft.
That's why I'm going to Canada, buddy. To avoid the draft.
- To avoid the draft.
To avoid the draft.
SharePoint Tip: Adding choice columns for collaboration
- A document is either a draft, it's in review, it's finalized, or it's inactive.
A document is either a draft, it's in review, it's finalized, or it's inactive.
- A document's either a draft, it's in review, it's finalized, or it's inactive.
A document's either a draft, it's in review, it's finalized, or it's inactive.
How to pronounce ‘A’ in English (It's not that easy!)
- Here you will see A-U, G-H is not silent, draft.
Here you will see A-U, G-H is not silent, draft.
- Now, luckily, you're only going to get the sound with an A, so cat, draft.
Now, luckily, you're only going to get the sound with an A, so cat, draft.
Why Zelenskyy reversed course on anti-corruption reform | DW News
- President Zelensky has responded to the protests inside Ukraine and concerns raised by foreign allies and has now proposed a new draft law that would safeguard the independence of the two anti-corruption agencies, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, which handles investigations and the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor.
President Zelensky has responded to the protests inside Ukraine and concerns raised by foreign allies and has now proposed a new draft law that would safeguard the independence of the two anti-corruption agencies, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, which handles investigations and the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor.
- However, what we do know is that the agencies, NABU and SAP, have issued statements that they were consulted in the writing of the new draft law and that they do appear satisfied that the proposal would ensure their independence and would correct the issues from Tuesday's law.
However, what we do know is that the agencies, NABU and SAP, have issued statements that they were consulted in the writing of the new draft law and that they do appear satisfied that the proposal would ensure their independence and would correct the issues from Tuesday's law.
Celpip Listening Test Part - 2 | Listening to a Daily Conversation | Celpip Exam Listening Practice
- Why don't you draft a letter and bring it with you tomorrow?
Why don't you draft a letter and bring it with you tomorrow?
- Why don't you draft a letter and bring it with you tomorrow?
Why don't you draft a letter and bring it with you tomorrow?
Become an Author! [10 Steps to Publish Your Book]
![Become an Author! [10 Steps to Publish Your Book]](https://img.youtube.com/vi/wZc1fMWXbJ4/hqdefault.jpg)
- Write the first draft of your manuscript, this step is often the most time consuming as it involves fleshing out all details, doing plenty of editing, and contemplating and even more self-doubt.
Write the first draft of your manuscript, this step is often the most time consuming as it involves fleshing out all details, doing plenty of editing, and contemplating and even more self-doubt.
- Write the first draft of your manuscript.
Write the first draft of your manuscript.
US and Ukraine sign long-awaiting natural resources deal | BBC News
- The agreement, the draft that we saw just one month ago, was absolutely different.
The agreement, the draft that we saw just one month ago, was absolutely different.
- The agreement, the draft that we saw just one month ago, was absolutely different.
The agreement, the draft that we saw just one month ago, was absolutely different.