Pull up (verb)

Meaning & Definition of Pull up

to bring to a stop, halt
check, rebuke
to check oneself

Pull up (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

to bring (something) to a standstill

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

similar: arrest, bring up, catch, check, draw up, fetch up, halt, hold up, stall, stay, still, stop

related: baffle, balk, block, blockade, bottleneck, clog, dam, detain, hinder, hold, hold back, impede, obstruct, snag, stem, conclude, cut off, end, terminate, call, discontinue, suspend, choke off, rein (in), repress, squash, squelch, stanch, stunt, suppress, turn back

near: carry on, continue, follow through (with), keep (on), keep up, persist, run on, advance, fare, go along, march, move, proceed, progress, wend, actuate, budge, drive, goad, impel, propel, push, spur, stir

Related Entry: Pull stakes (phrase)

Pull stakes is a different word from Pull up. The synonyms below are for pull stakes, not for pull up.

to leave a place often for another

"Once the job was done it was time to pull stakes."

similar: bail, bail out, begone, book (slang), bugger off (British slang), bug off, bug out, buzz (off), clear off (chiefly British), clear out, cut out, depart, dig out, exit, get, get off, go, go off, move, pack (up or off), part, peel off, pike (out or off), pull out, push off, push on, quit, run along, sally (forth), scarper (British), shove (off), step (along), take off, vamoose, walk out, beat it, hit the road, take a hike, take a powder

related: set out, start, strike out, abscond, decamp, escape, evacuate, flee, fly, get out, mizzle (chiefly British), run away, scat, scram, skip, go out, light out, step out, abandon, desert, forsake, vacate, emigrate, adjourn, remove, retire, retreat, withdraw

opposite: arrive, come, show up, turn up

near: abide, dwell, lodge, remain, settle, stay, tarry, approach, close, near, hit, land, reach

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Pull up

The most common words with a similar meaning to Pull up:

arrest, bring up, catch, check, draw up, fetch up, halt, hold up, stall, stay, still, stop

Related Words for Pull up

baffle, balk, block, blockade, bottleneck, clog, dam, detain, hinder, hold, hold back, impede, obstruct, snag, stem, conclude, cut off, end, terminate, call, discontinue, suspend, choke off, rein (in), repress, squash, squelch, stanch, stunt, suppress

Near Antonyms of Pull up

carry on, continue, follow through (with), keep (on), keep up, persist, run on, advance, fare, go along, march, move, proceed, progress, wend, actuate, budge, drive, goad, impel, propel, push, spur, stir

Word Forms of Pull up

Inflections: pulled up, pulling up, pulls up

Origin & Etymology of Pull up

First known use: 1623t

Words & Phrases Containing Pull up

pull up a chair, pull up short

Frequently Asked Questions about Pull up

What does "Pull up" mean?

"Pull up" means to bring to a stop, halt. As a verb, it is defined as: to bring to a stop, halt.

What is another word for "Pull up"?

Other words for "Pull up" include arrest, bring up, catch, check, draw up, fetch up, halt and hold up. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Pull up" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Pull up"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Pull up". Common alternatives include arrest, bring up, catch, check, draw up, fetch up, halt, hold up, stall and stay.

How do you use "Pull up" in a sentence?

Examples of "Pull up" in a sentence: "the jockey tried to pull up the apparently injured horse".

Is "Pull up" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Pull up" is a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Pull up"?

First known use: 1623t.

What is another word for "Pull up" meaning "to bring (something) to a standstill"?

When "Pull up" (verb) means to bring (something) to a standstill, synonyms include arrest, bring up, catch, check, draw up and fetch up.

What words are related to "Pull up"?

Words related to "Pull up" include baffle, balk, block, blockade, bottleneck, clog, dam and detain.