"draw a line under" meaning in English

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Verb

Forms: draws a line under [present, singular, third-person], drawing a line under [participle, present], drew a line under [past], drawn a line under [participle, past]
Head templates: {{en-verb|draw<,,drew,drawn> a line under}} 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. Translations (deem to be concluded): einen Schlussstrich ziehen (German), dra ett streck över (Swedish)
    Sense id: en-draw_a_line_under-en-verb-OM1b77gg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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