- pull up to something
- pull up to somethingto drive up close to something. •
I pulled up to the drive-in window and placed my order.
•When the taxi pulls up to the curb, open the door and get in.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
pull up to something
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pull out of something — pull out (of (something)) to stop being involved in something. She s considering a run for governor if Mr. Lamb pulls out of the race … New idioms dictionary
pull back from something — pull back (from (something)) to change to a less extreme way of thinking. The hijackers then pulled back from threats to blow up the ship and its 200 passengers … New idioms dictionary
pull someone through (something) — pull (someone/something) through (something) to help someone or something through a difficult experience. She said her religious faith pulled her through this illness … New idioms dictionary
pull out of something — ˌpull ˈout (of sth) derived 1. (of a train) to leave a station 2. to move away from sth or stop being involved in it Syn: ↑withdraw • The project became so expensive that we had to pull out … Useful english dictionary
pull ahead (of something) — ˌpull aˈhead (of sb/sth) derived to move in front of sb/sth • The cyclists were together until the bend, when Tyler pulled ahead. Main entry: ↑pullderived … Useful english dictionary
pull away (from something) — ˌpull aˈway (from sth) derived (of a vehicle) to start moving • They waved as the bus pulled away. Main entry: ↑pullderived … Useful english dictionary
pull in (to something) — … Useful english dictionary
pull somebody through something — … Useful english dictionary
pull in something — pull in (someone/something) to attract things or people, esp. in large numbers. The new law is designed to pull in more imports from poor countries. The show has been pulling the crowds in since it opened … New idioms dictionary
pull for something — pull for (someone/something) to support someone or something. The crowd was clearly pulling for the home team … New idioms dictionary
pull for someone — pull for (someone/something) to support someone or something. The crowd was clearly pulling for the home team … New idioms dictionary
