With 'pull" Flashcards

1
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pull over

A

Stop a vehicle by the side of the road

“Martha’s pulled over so that she could check her tyres.”

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pull out

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Withdraw

“After breaking her wrist, Diana had to pull out of the tennis tournament.”

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pull through

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Survive; recover from illness

“Although Petra is really sick, the doctors think she will pull through.”

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pull down

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Demolish; destroy

“Protestors pulled down the statue during the riots.”

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pull in

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(Of a train or bus) Arrive into a station

“After a long delay, the train finally pulled in at around half past 7.”

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