What is another word for drawing up on?
Pronunciation: [dɹˈɔːɪŋ ˌʌp ˈɒn] (IPA) 
Drawing up on is a phrase that generally means to approach something or someone. Some synonyms for this phrase include to approach, near, catch up, get closer, converge, advance, and come nearer. Depending on the context and tone of the sentence, these synonyms can be used interchangeably with drawing up on. For instance, if someone is describing a car chase scene, they might say that the pursuer is drawing up on the car in front, or they might say that the pursuer is catching up with the car in front. Similarly, if someone is describing a social situation, they might say that they are approaching a group of strangers, or they might say that they are drawing up on the group.
