Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
draw up a bill
ein Entwurf eines vorgeschlagenen Gesetzes erstellen
Meaning
to prepare a draft of a proposed law
Example
Lawmakers **drew up a bill** to regulate campaign funding.
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draw up a budget
ein finanziellen Plan für einen Zeitraum erstellen oder planen
Meaning
to prepare or plan a financial outline for a period
Example
The finance team will **draw up a budget** for the next fiscal year.
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draw up a contract
ein offizielles Abkommen schriftlich vorbereiten
Meaning
to prepare an official agreement in writing
Example
The lawyers will **draw up a contract** before the deal is signed.
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draw up a plan
einen detaillierten Plan oder ein Dokument erstellen
Meaning
to prepare a detailed plan or document
Example
The management team drew up a plan for the next quarter.
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draw up a trade agreement
die Bedingungen eines Handelsabkommens vorbereiten
Meaning
to prepare the terms of a trade deal
Example
Officials met to **draw up a trade agreement** that benefits both nations.
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draw up a treaty
ein offizielles Dokument oder eine Vereinbarung vorbereiten
Meaning
to prepare an official document or agreement
Example
Diplomats worked late into the night to **draw up a treaty** between the two nations.
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draw up plans
detaillierte Strategien oder Dokumente vorbereiten
Meaning
to prepare detailed strategies or documents
Example
Experts **drew up plans** for cross-border trade cooperation.
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draw upon
Information oder Erfahrungen aus der Vergangenheit für einen neuen Zweck nutzen
Meaning
to use information or experience from the past for a new purpose
Example
Innovators often **draw upon** their previous failures to find success.
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dream about
über etwas nachdenken, das du dir im Schlaf oder im Wachzustand wünschst
Meaning
to think about something you wish for while sleeping or awake
Example
She often **dreams about** becoming a successful singer one day.
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dream ahead
eine positive Zukunft oder ein Ziel vorstellen
Meaning
to imagine a positive future or goal
Example
You should always **dream ahead** and plan your next steps.
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dream beyond
sich etwas Größeres vorstellen oder anstreben als das, was möglich erscheint
Meaning
to imagine or aim for something greater than what seems possible
Example
To make a difference, you must **dream beyond** limits.
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dream of
sich etwas vorstellen oder hoffen, das man sehr möchte
Meaning
to imagine or hope for something you want very much
Example
Many children **dream of** becoming astronauts.
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dream up
etwas Neues oder Kreatives erfinden oder sich ausdenken
Meaning
to imagine or invent something new or creative
Example
They **dreamed up** a new way to achieve their business goals.
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dream up projects
neue kreative projekte erfinden oder sich ausdenken
Meaning
to invent or imagine new creative projects
Example
They **dreamed up projects** that could change the company’s image.
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dream up with
etwas mit jemandem erfinden oder sich etwas ausdenken
Meaning
to invent or imagine something together with someone
Example
The design team **dreamed up with** a clever solution overnight.
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dress for
sich für eine bestimmte Situation angemessen kleiden
Meaning
to wear clothes suitable for a particular situation
Example
You should **dress for** success when going to a job interview.
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dress up for
sich für eine Gelegenheit schick oder formell anziehen
Meaning
to wear fancy or formal clothes for an occasion
Example
Everyone **dressed up for** the annual gala dinner.
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drift apart from
sich langsam von jemandem entfernen
Meaning
to slowly become less close to someone
Example
Over the years, we **drifted apart from** each other and lost touch.
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drift into relaxation
allmählich in einen Zustand der Ruhe und Entspannung eintreten
Meaning
to gradually enter a calm and relaxed state
Example
As I listened to soft music, I slowly **drifted into relaxation**.
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drift off
allmählich einschlafen
Meaning
to gradually fall asleep
Example
She **drifted off** while reading a book.
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drive forward
mit Entschlossenheit und Energie Fortschritte machen
Meaning
to make progress with determination and energy
Example
Strong leadership is needed to **drive forward** innovation goals.
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drive growth
eine Zunahme oder Verbesserung im Geschäft oder in der Wirtschaft verursachen
Meaning
to cause an increase or improvement in business or economy
Example
Government investments in infrastructure can **drive growth** across multiple sectors.
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drive inclusive growth
wirtschaftliches Wachstum fördern, das allen gesellschaftlichen Segmenten zugutekommt
Meaning
to promote economic growth that benefits all segments of society
Example
Governments are working to **drive inclusive growth** for all citizens.
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drive innovation
kreativen fortschritt anführen oder motivieren
Meaning
to lead or motivate creative progress
Example
The CEO’s vision helps **drive innovation** across all departments.