pull in

Definitions

1. 1

   To pull something, so that it comes inside.

   • After falling out of the boat, the crew pulled him in.
2. 2

   To approach or drive up to a place and come to a stop

   To approach or drive up to a place and come to a stop; to park by driving frontways into a parking spot.

   • A car just pulled in our driveway.
3. 3

   To approach a station

   To approach a station; to arrive at a station.

   • Quick! The train's pulling in.
   • The herd mentality appears strong at Cardiff. When the train pulls in, the majority of folk jam themselves into the car straight in front of them, while I walk to the back unit to share the rear car with just two other people.
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   1. 4

      To arrest someone

      To arrest someone; to take someone to a police station because they may have done something.

      • She was pulled in for questioning.
   2. 5

      To earn [money].

      • He pulls in a lot of money.
   3. 6

      To tighten a sail by pulling on a rope.

      • pull in the main sheet

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