3draft verb
drafts; draft·ed; draft·ing [+ obj] 1 : to make a version of (something, such as a document or plan) that will need more work in order to be finished
▪ He drafted a speech. ▪ The two countries are drafting a treaty. 2 a : to choose (someone) for a special purpose
▪ The drama club drafted three teenagers to be in the parade. — often used as (be/get) drafted ▪ A few of us were drafted to help distribute flyers. ▪ He got drafted for the fall play.
b US : to officially order (someone) to join the armed forces
▪ The legislature debated drafting more soldiers. — often used as (be/get) drafted ▪ He was drafted for the war. ▪ He got drafted into the army.
c US : to choose (someone) to play on a professional sports team
▪ The new rule prohibits teams from drafting players under 18. — often used as (be/get) drafted ▪ He was drafted in the first round. ▪ He got drafted by the Jets.
▪ He drafted a speech. ▪ The two countries are drafting a treaty.
▪ The drama club drafted three teenagers to be in the parade. — often used as (be/get) drafted ▪ A few of us were drafted to help distribute flyers. ▪ He got drafted for the fall play.
b US : to officially order (someone) to join the armed forces
▪ The legislature debated drafting more soldiers. — often used as (be/get) drafted ▪ He was drafted for the war. ▪ He got drafted into the army.
c US : to choose (someone) to play on a professional sports team
▪ The new rule prohibits teams from drafting players under 18. — often used as (be/get) drafted ▪ He was drafted in the first round. ▪ He got drafted by the Jets.
