Definitions for pull up

Definitions for (verb) pull up

Main entry: extract, pull, pull out, pull up, draw out, take out

Definition: remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

Usage: pull weeds; extract a bad tooth; take out a splinter; extract information from the telegram


Main entry: draw up, pull up, haul up

Definition: come to a halt after driving somewhere

Usage: The Rolls pulled up on pour front lawn; The chauffeur hauled up in front of us


Main entry: pull up, draw up

Definition: cause (a vehicle) to stop

Usage: He pulled up the car in front of the hotel


Main entry: straighten up, draw up, pull up

Definition: straighten oneself

Usage: He drew himself up when he talked to his superior


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