Pull — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of

"a powerful storm pulled down the old fishing shack, which had been immortalized in countless paintings"

to destroy (as a building) completely by knocking down or breaking to pieces

"an ugly billboard that was eventually pulled down"

to receive as return for effort

"he's pulling down six figures at that job"

to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)

"a company that cannot manage to pull in costs will not be in business for very long"

to take or keep under one's control by authority of law

"he was pulled in after a random traffic stop turned up drugs in his car"

to carry through (as a process) to completion

"the rebel forces pulled off a surprisingly successful offensive against the better equipped government troops"

to leave a place often for another

"the party's been fun, but it's time to pull out"

to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)

"the aid workers have been advised to pull out of those regions to which the conflict has spread"

to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness

"after a week without any relapses, it became clear that she would pull round eventually"

to bring (something) to a standstill

"the jockey tried to pull up the apparently injured horse"

to distort one's face

"The boy pulled a face to make the other students laugh."

to cause to believe what is untrue

"He was just pulling your leg when he said he won the lottery."