pull in
To approach or drive up to a place and come to a stop; to park by driving frontways into a parking spot.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Please pull in here so I can get out.”
“The driver decided to pull in at the gas station to check the tires.”
“As the heavy rain began to fall, he managed to pull in safely to the narrow space beside the old stone building.”
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gravity's pull
Stress or pressure of a situation acting upon a person.
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pull a face
To make an abnormal facial expression, either intentionally or because of an emotion.
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pull a fast one
To carry out a trick or act of deception; to behave contrary to expectations.
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pull a lever
To vote.
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pull a rabbit out of a hat
To do something surprising and beneficial that is unexpected.
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pull ahead
To move into a winning position (e.g. in a race or competition).
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pull an all-nighter
To stay awake throughout the night, usually when working or studying.
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pull away
To move ahead.
Last updated August 10, 2026