pull

pull · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Exert force on someone or something so as to move them toward oneself.

  2. 2.

    Remove something from a place by exerting force.

  3. 3.

    Move steadily in a specified direction.

  4. 4.

    Strain a muscle or ligament.

  5. 5.

    Attract; bring customers or support.

  6. 6.

    An act of pulling something.

  7. 7.

    A force drawing something toward something else.

  8. 8.

    Influence or power.

Phrases & expressions

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    pull off — Succeed in achieving something difficult.
  • •
    pull out — Withdraw; leave.
  • •
    pull over — Stop a vehicle at the side of the road.
  • •
    pull through — Survive a difficult situation.
  • •
    pull together — Work cooperatively.
  • •
    pull someone's leg — Tease or joke with someone.
  • •
    pull strings — Use personal influence.
  • •
    pull the plug — Stop supporting something.

Related words

Antonyms: push
See also: drag, draw, push, tug
Synonyms: drag, draw, haul, tug

Etymology

From Old English pullian ("to pluck, pull"), of uncertain origin.