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• pull-in
  pull-in

  noun

  drive-in.
• pull in
  pull in

  verb

  to reach a destination

pull-in

American  

[pool-in] / ˈpʊlˌɪn /

noun

British.

1. drive-in.

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pull in British  

verb

1. to reach a destination

   the train pulled in at the station

2. Also: pull over.  (intr)

   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)

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noun

1. a roadside café, esp for lorry drivers

pull in Idioms  

1. Arrive at a destination, as in The train pulled in right on time . [c. 1900]

2. 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]

3. Arrest a suspect, as in The police said they could pull him in on lesser charges . [Late 1800s]

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Etymology

Origin of pull-in

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

Example Sentences

“Euphoria” marked a strategic shift, one that aimed to pull in younger viewers without diluting the network’s edge.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Typically, gas giants form with dense cores that generate strong gravity, allowing them to pull in and hold onto thick atmospheres of gas.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

"Everyone must be at their battle stations and pull in the same direction in order to bring 2030 to fruition," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

And that is the key point many investors are missing: Gold above $5,000 could pull in more buyers simply because the market is forced to react — not because the economic data suddenly changed.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

I pull in a big breath and swim down, see how deep I can go.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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