phrasal verb

Pull in

Letter PInseparable

2Sections

When a train arrives at a station

Meanings

  • When a train arrives at a station (intransitive, International English)
  • Attract (separable [optional], International English)
  • Stop a car by the side of the road (intransitive, International English)
  • Areest or take someone to a police station for questioning (separable [optional], International English)
  • Earn (intransitive, International English)

Examples

  • The train PULLED IN and we rushed to meet her as she got off.
  • Their last tour PULLED IN millions of fans.
  • I PULLED IN to let the passengers out.
  • The police PULLED them IN after the trouble.
  • How much does she PULL IN a year?

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