pull-in

[ pool-in ]

noun

, British.

1. drive-in.

pull in

verb

1. introften foll byto to reach a destination

   the train pulled in at the station

2. Alsopull over intr of a motor vehicle, driver, etc
   1. to draw in to the side of the road in order to stop or to allow another vehicle to pass
   2. to stop (at a café, lay-by, etc)
3. tr to draw or attract

   his appearance will pull in the crowds

4. slang.
   tr to arrest
5. tr to earn or gain (money)

noun

1. a roadside café, esp for lorry drivers

Word History and Origins

Origin of pull-in¹

First recorded in 1935–40; noun, adj. use of verb phrase pull in

Related Words

• absorb
• bring in
• draw in
• earn
• take home