pull
//pʊl//
Verb
pullInfinitive
pullPresent tense
pulledPast tense
pulledPast participle
pullingPresent participle
pullsThird-person singular
1
to use force to move something toward yourself or in the direction you are moving
She pulled the door open.
2
to remove something from its place by gripping it and using force
She pulled a weed from the garden.
3
to move your body or a part of your body with effort in a particular direction
She pulled herself up onto the ledge.
4
to attract or draw people or attention
The new store is pulling a lot of customers.
5
to injure a muscle by stretching it too much
I pulled a muscle in my leg while running.
Noun
1
an act of pulling something
He gave the rope a strong pull.
2
a strong physical force that attracts or draws something
The pull of gravity keeps us on the ground.
3
influence or special advantage that helps you get what you want
He has a lot of pull with the management.