draft

• Substantivo que designa uma versão preliminar de um texto escrito, plano ou projeto, bem como uma corrente de ar frio em um ambiente fechado.

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.

1. B1formal

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

   Rascunho

   • 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.

   Sinônimosoutlinesketchversion

   Antônimosfinalfinished

2. Air currentB1formal

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

   Corrente de ar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosair currentairflowbreezedraughtgustpuff

3. Military conscriptionB2formalamerican

   A system of compulsory military service.

   Serviço militar obrigatório

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscall upconscriptioninductionlevymobilizationselective service

4. BankingB2formal

   A written order for payment of money by a bank.

   Letra de câmbio bancária

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbill of exchangecheckchequemoney order

• Verbo que significa preparar uma versão preliminar de um documento, plano ou desenho, ou selecionar e convocar alguém para um determinado propósito.

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

1. Write a preliminary versionB1formal

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

   Fazer um rascunho

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

   Sinônimoscomposedraw upformulateoutlinepreparerough outsketchwrite

   Antônimoscompletepolish

2. Select for military serviceB2formalamerican

   To officially select someone for compulsory military service.

   Convocar para o serviço militar

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscall upconscriptinductlevypress

3. Select for a sports teamB2informalamerican

   To choose a player for a professional sports team.

   Selecionar para um time esportivo

   • 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.

   Sinônimoschoosepickrecruitselect