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draws a line under

draws a line under is the third-person singular simple present indicative of draw a line under.

Meaning of draw a line under

Verb

draw a line under (third-person singular simple present draws a line under, present participle drawing a line under, simple past drew a line under, past participle drawn a line under)

  1. To deem (a matter, especially a problematic one) to be now closed or concluded.
    • I know we've had our disagreements in the past, but let's draw a line under that now.

Questions about draws a line under

What is draws a line under the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Draws a line under is the third-person singular simple present indicative of draw a line under.

Words near draws a line under in the dictionary

  1. draws a bath
  2. draws a bead on
  3. draws a blank
  4. draws a line
  5. draws a line in the sand
  6. draws a line under
  7. draws a long bow
  8. draws a sober breath
  9. draws a sponge over the slate
  10. draws a straight furrow
  11. draws a veil over

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