pull round

Idioms  

1. Restore or be restored to good health, as in It was good nursing that pulled him round so quickly, or Once on antibiotics, he pulled round quickly. [Late 1800s]

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pull round

Next pull round till the crank is in the position for the air valve opening, and observe that it is set correctly.

From Gas and Oil Engines, Simply Explained An Elementary Instruction Book for Amateurs and Engine Attendants by Walter C. Runciman

Before, however, they had time to pull round, our boats were after them.

From Tales of the Sea And of our Jack Tars by T. Robertson

However, we may pull round to the harbour, and lead her in; they will be looking out for a boat, and will be sure to see us.

From The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader And what befell their Passengers and Crews. by William Henry Giles Kingston

I ought, of course, to have communicated with him—or rather have got Freeman to do so—as soon as I began to pull round; but somehow I’d put off the unpleasant duty.

From The Red Symbol by John Ironside

“Now, friends,” said Van der Kemp, after they had noted and commented on the vast and wonderful changes that had taken place, “we will pull round to our cave and see what has happened there.”

From Blown to Bits The Lonely Man of Rakata, the Malay Archipelago by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne