pull-in
noun
pull-in
American
[pool-in]
/ ˈpʊlˌɪn /
noun
British.
pull in
British
verb
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to reach a destination
the train pulled in at the station
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Also: pull over. (intr)
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to draw in to the side of the road in order to stop or to allow another vehicle to pass
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to stop (at a café, lay-by, etc)
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(tr) to draw or attract
his appearance will pull in the crowds
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slang (tr) to arrest
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(tr) to earn or gain (money)
noun
pull in
Idioms
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Arrive at a destination, as in The train pulled in right on time . [c. 1900]
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Rein in, restrain, as in She pulled in her horse , or The executives did not want to pull in their most aggressive salesmen . [c. 1600]
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Arrest a suspect, as in The police said they could pull him in on lesser charges . [Late 1800s]
Etymology
Origin of pull-in
First recorded in 1935–40; noun, adj. use of verb phrase pull in
Example Sentences
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“Slow things down. Pull in every bit of information possible. Ask hard questions. Get to know someone well,” Turner said, “but go slow.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2024
Pull in $30 billion to $90 billion over the next 20 years.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2022
Vivienne Westwood’s daring designs have long exuded sensuality and irreverence, from her lines Sex in the 1970s to Witches and Pirate in the ’80s to Cut, Slash & Pull in the ’90s.
From Architectural Digest • May 20, 2015
Pull in the five senses and describe actions taken.
From Time • Dec. 10, 2014
“Trust me, we need to go to Meijer. Pull in and park.”
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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