Sunday, October 13, 2013

Today, we`ll learn phrasal verbs with "Pull"

? pull ahead
To move ahead, as in a race.
? pull away
1. To move away or backward; withdraw:
- The limousine pulled away from the curb.
2. To move ahead:
- The horse pulled away and took the lead in the race.
? pull back
To withdraw or retreat.
? pull down
1. To demolish; destroy:
- pull down an old office building.
2. To reduce to a lower level.
3. To depress, as in spirits or health.
4. Informal To draw (money) as wages:
- pulls down a hefty salary.
? pull in
1. To arrive at a destination: We pulled in at midnight.
2. To rein in; restrain.
3. To arrest (a criminal suspect, for example).
? pull off (Informal)
To perform in spite of difficulties or obstacles; bring off:
- pulled off a last-minute victory.
? pull out
1. To leave or depart:
- The train pulls out at noon.
2. To withdraw, as from a situation or commitment:
- After the crash, many Wall Street investors pulled out.
? pull over
1. To bring a vehicle to a stop at a curb or at the side of a road:
- We pulled over to watch the sunset.
2. To instruct or force (a motorist) to bring his or her vehicle to a stop at a curb or at the side of a road:
- The state trooper pulled the speeding motorist over.
? pull round
To restore or be restored to sound health.
? pull through
To come or bring successfully through trouble or illness.
? pull up
1. To bring or come to a halt.
2. To move to a position or place ahead, as in a race.

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