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- See:
- pull
| part of speech: |
phrase |
| definition 1: |
of a vehicle, to come to a stop as directed by the driver.
A large black car pulled up to the curb in front of the hotel. |
| definition 2: |
to bring a vehicle to a stop at a certain chosen point.
He couldn't park in front of the hotel entrance, so he pulled up a little farther down the block.Pull up over there and let me get out. |
| definition 3: |
of a driver, to bring a vehicle to a certain point while continuing to drive.
The driver behind me pulled up next to me and signaled that smoke was coming out my tailpipe. |
| definition 4: |
to increase the altitude of an airplane or other aircraft.
As the plane approached the mountains, the pilot pulled up. |
| definition 5: |
(informal) to move over or grab (a chair or other seat) and sit on it.
Hey! We were hoping you'd come. Pull up a chair! |
| definition 6: |
to cause (someone) to stop or pause; check.
The sudden accusation pulled him up, and he couldn't think how to respond. |
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