Phrasal verb PULL
PHRASAL VERB
PULL
PULL
- to remove from a fixed position (the dentist pulled the tooth)
- to rip or tear (the dog pulled the toy to pieces)
- to strain (a muscle, for example) injuriously.
PULL DOWN
1) TO DEMOLISH
They pulled down the old sports stadium to build a new one.
2) TO DEPRESS SOMEONE
John was really pulled down by his recent divorce.
3) TO MOVE SOMETHING FROM A HIGHER POSITION
TO A LOWER ONE
The sun was shining in my eyes so I pulled down the blinds.
PULL IN
1) TRAIN OR BUS ARRIVAL AT A STATION
The train pulled in right on time.
2) TO ATTRACT A CROWD
The festival really pulled in the crowds.
3) TO EARN
I pulled in more this year than last year