Pronunciation: /pʊl/
noun the act of pulling
A1 I used a pull to open the door.
A2 She gave the rope a strong pull to move the heavy box.
B1 The tug-of-war game requires a lot of strength for each team to pull the rope.
B2 The tractor's powerful engine allows it to easily pull heavy loads.
C1 The company's marketing campaign had a strong pull on consumers, leading to increased sales.
C2 The magnetic pull of the moon affects the tides on Earth.
verb to exert force on (someone or something) to cause movement towards oneself
A1 I pull the door to open it.
A2 She pulled the rope to ring the bell.
B1 The dog pulled on the leash during the walk.
B2 He pulled the curtains closed to block out the sunlight.
C1 The team pulled together to meet the deadline.
C2 The singer's performance really pulled the audience in.
formal The worker used a lever to pull the heavy machinery across the floor.
informal Can you help me pull this table over to the window?
slang I'll just give it a good yank to pull it loose.
figurative She always knows how to pull the team together during tough times.
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