• Verb (used with object)

    to draw or haul toward oneself or itself, in a particular direction, or into a particular position
    to pull a sled up a hill.
    to draw or tug at with force.
    to rend or tear
    to pull a cloth to pieces.
    to draw or pluck away from a place of growth, attachment, etc.
    to pull a tooth; to pull weeds.
    to strip of feathers, hair, etc., as a bird or hide.
    to draw out (as a knife or gun) for ready use (usually fol. by on )
    Do you know what to do when someone pulls a knife on you?
    Informal . to perform successfully (often fol. by off )
    They pulled a spectacular coup.
    Informal . to carry out (esp. something deceitful or illegal)
    Police believe the men pulled all three robberies. What kind of trick did she pull this time?
    to put on or affect
    He pulled a long face when I reprimanded him.
    to withdraw or remove
    to pull an ineffective pitcher.
    to attract or win
    to pull many votes in the industrial areas.
    to bring (a horse) to a stand by pulling on the reins.
    Printing, Graphics . to take (an impression or proof) from type, a cut or plate, etc.
    to pull a print.
    to be provided with or rowed with (a certain number of oars)
    This boat pulls 12 oars.
    to propel by rowing, as a boat.
    to strain (a muscle, ligament, or tendon).
    Military . to be assigned (a specific task or duty)
    I pulled guard duty our first night in port.
    to hold in or check (a racehorse), esp. so as to prevent from winning.
    Sports . to hit (a ball) so that it travels in a direction opposite to the side from which it was struck, as when a right-handed batter hits into left field.

    Verb (used without object)

    to exert a drawing, tugging, or hauling force (often fol. by at ).
    to inhale through a pipe, cigarette, etc.
    to become or come as specified, by being pulled
    This rope will pull.
    to row.
    to proceed by rowing.
    (of an advertisement)
    to have effectiveness, as specified
    The ad pulled badly.
    to be effective
    That spot announcement really pulled!

    Noun

    the act of pulling or drawing.
    force used in pulling; pulling power.
    a drawing in of smoke or a liquid through the mouth
    He took a long, thoughtful pull on his pipe; I took a pull from the scout's canteen.
    Informal . influence, as with persons able to grant favors.
    a part or thing to be pulled; a handle or the like
    to replace the pulls on a chest of drawers.
    a spell, or turn, at rowing.
    a stroke of an oar.
    Informal . a pulled muscle
    He missed a week's work with a groin pull.
    a pulling of the ball, as in baseball or golf.
    Informal . the ability to attract; drawing power.
    Informal . an advantage over another or others. ?

    Verb phrases

    pull away,
    to move or draw back or away; withdraw.
    to free oneself with force
    He tried to pull away from his opponent's powerful grip.
    to move or start to move ahead
    The car pulled away into traffic. The faster runners began to pull away from the others.
    pull down,
    to draw downward
    to pull a shade down.
    to demolish; wreck.
    to lower; reduce.
    Informal . to receive as a salary; earn
    It wasn't long before he was pulling down more than fifty thousand a year.
    pull for, to support actively; encourage
    They were pulling for the Republican candidate.
    pull in,
    to reach a place; arrive
    The train pulled in early.
    to tighten; curb
    to pull in the reins.
    Informal . to arrest (someone)
    The police pulled her in for questioning.
    pull off, Informal . to perform successfully, esp. something requiring courage, daring, or shrewdness
    We'll be rich if we can pull the deal off.
    pull out,
    to leave; depart
    The ship pulled out of the harbor.
    to abandon abruptly
    to pull out of an agreement.
    pull over, to direct one's automobile or other vehicle to the curb; move out of a line of traffic
    The police officer told the driver to pull over.
    pull through, to come safely through (a crisis, illness, etc.); survive
    The patient eventually pulled through after having had a close brush with death.
    pull up,
    to bring or come to a halt.
    to bring or draw closer.
    to root up; pull out
    She pulled up all the crab grass in the lawn.

    Idioms

    pull apart, to analyze critically
    esp. to point out errors
    The professor proceeded to pull the student's paper apart.
    pull oneself together
    to recover one's self-control; regain command of one's emotions
    It was only a minor accident, but the driver couldn't seem to pull himself together.
    pull someone's leg
    leg ( def. 23 ) .
    pull the plug. plug ( def. 35 ) .

    Antonyms

    verb
    die , fail , lose

    tác giả


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