1. past tense of draft; to prepare a preliminary version of a document or plan
2. past tense of draft; to select someone for military service
3. past tense of draft; to select a player for a sports team
Usage: sports

Examples

• She drafted a letter to the editor about the new policy.
• The committee drafted new safety regulations for the workplace.
• He was drafted into the army during the war.
• Many young men were drafted to serve in Vietnam.
• The basketball player was drafted by the Lakers in the first round.
• She drafted her resignation letter but decided not to submit it.
• The architect drafted plans for the new building.