draft

A noun referring to a preliminary version of a piece of writing, plan, or design, or a current of cool air in a room or confined space.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее предварительную версию письменного текста, плана или проекта, а также поток прохладного воздуха в комнате или замкнутом пространстве.esSustantivo que designa una versión preliminar de un texto escrito, plan o proyecto, así como una corriente de aire frío en una habitación o espacio cerrado.frNom désignant une version préliminaire d'un texte, d'un plan ou d'un projet, ainsi qu'un courant d'air frais dans une pièce ou un espace clos.deSubstantiv, das eine vorläufige Version eines schriftlichen Textes, Plans oder Entwurfs bezeichnet, sowie einen Luftzug in einem Raum oder geschlossenen Bereich.ptSubstantivo que designa uma versão preliminar de um texto escrito, plano ou projeto, bem como uma corrente de ar frio em um ambiente fechado.zh名词，指书面文本、计划或项目的初步版本，也指房间或封闭空间内流动的凉风。arاسم يدل على نسخة أولية غير نهائية من نص مكتوب أو خطة أو مشروع، كما يدل على تيار هواء بارد يدخل إلى غرفة أو حيز مغلق.

1. Preliminary version B1 formal

   A preliminary version of a piece of writing or a plan.

   • She wrote the first draft of her essay.
   • The committee reviewed the draft of the new policy.
   • He made several changes to the draft before submitting it.

   ruЧерновикesborradorfrVersion préliminairedeEntwurfptRascunhozh草稿arمسودة

   Synonymes: outlinesketchversion

   Antonymes: finalfinished

2. Air current B1 formal

   A current of cool air in a room or other confined space.

   • There is a cold draft coming from under the door.
   • She felt a draft and closed the window.
   • The draft from the air conditioner made the room chilly.

   ruСквознякesCorriente de airefrCourant d'airdeLuftzugptCorrente de arzh穿堂风arتيار هوائي

   Synonymes: air currentairflowbreezedraughtgustpuff

3. Military conscription B2 formal american

   A system of compulsory military service.

   • He was called up in the draft during the war.
   • The government reinstated the draft for national defense.
   • Many young men avoided the draft by seeking deferments.

   ruПризывesServicio militar obligatoriofrConscription militairedeWehrpflichtptServiço militar obrigatóriozh征兵arالتجنيد الإلزامي

   Synonymes: call upconscriptioninductionlevymobilizationselective service

4. Banking B2 formal

   A written order for payment of money by a bank.

   • She paid the invoice with a bank draft.
   • The company issued a draft for the full amount.
   • He requested a cashier's draft from the bank.

   ruБанковский переводesgiro bancariofrTraite bancairedeBankwechselptLetra de câmbio bancáriazh银行汇票arحوالة مصرفية

   Synonymes: bill of exchangecheckchequemoney order

• drafts plural form
• drafts' possessive plural form
• draft's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to prepare a preliminary version of a document, plan, or drawing, or to select and bring someone for a purpose.

ruГлагол, означающий подготовить предварительную версию документа, плана или чертежа, или отобрать и привлечь кого-либо для определённой цели.esVerbo que significa preparar una versión preliminar de un documento, plan o dibujo, o seleccionar y reclutar a alguien para un fin determinado.frVerbe désignant le fait de préparer une version préliminaire d'un document, d'un plan ou d'un dessin, ou de sélectionner et mobiliser quelqu'un pour un objectif déterminé.deEin Verb, das bedeutet, eine vorläufige Version eines Dokuments, Plans oder einer Zeichnung zu erstellen, oder jemanden auszuwählen und für einen bestimmten Zweck heranzuziehen.ptVerbo que significa preparar uma versão preliminar de um documento, plano ou desenho, ou selecionar e convocar alguém para um determinado propósito.zh动词，指起草、拟定文件、计划或图纸的初稿；也指选拔、征召或抽调人员执行某项任务。arفعل يعني إعداد نسخة أولية من وثيقة أو خطة أو رسم، أو اختيار شخص وتجنيده لغرض معين.

1. Write a preliminary version B1 formal

   To write or create a preliminary version of a document, plan, or design.

   • She drafted a proposal for the new project.
   • He drafted a letter to the editor.
   • The team drafted a contract for the client.

   ruСоставить черновикesRedactar un borradorfrRédiger une version préliminairedeEntwurf verfassenptFazer um rascunhozh起草arصياغة مسودة

   Synonymes: composedraw upformulateoutlinepreparerough outsketchwrite

   Antonymes: completepolish

2. Select for military service B2 formal american

   To officially select someone for compulsory military service.

   • He was drafted into the army during the war.
   • The government drafted young men to serve in the military.
   • Many citizens were drafted to fight in the conflict.

   ruПризватьesReclutar para el servicio militarfrAppeler sous les drapeauxdeEinberufenptConvocar para o serviço militarzh征兵arالتجنيد الإلزامي

   Synonymes: call upconscriptinductlevypress

3. Select for a sports team B2 informal american

   To choose a player for a professional sports team.

   • The team drafted a talented quarterback in the first round.
   • He was drafted by the Lakers in 2020.
   • The club drafted several promising young players.

   ruВыбрать для спортивной командыesSeleccionar para un equipo deportivofrRecruter lors de la draftdeFür ein Sportteam auswählenptSelecionar para um time esportivozh选秀挑选球员arاختيار لاعب لفريق رياضي

   Synonymes: choosepickrecruitselect

• drafted past participle
• drafted past simple
• drafting present participle
• drafts third person singular