The verb “to pull” has many different uses. 4 \* T; _8 l" k; x" x* t/ X' ?+ t9 t0 `2 a( j
However, we generally use this verb in reference to holding something and using force to move it towards you or away from you. For example, “She pulled the heavy box towards her.” ! P. `3 p" e0 z# G9 L& n2 v, R
, A9 a& F( u5 U# [$ UNow let’s see some phrasal verbs with the verb “to pull”.
Pull down (a building/church, etc) 0 n+ h) D9 Z( S3 n0 D 9 r! E1 P1 p; F% u' M9 M/ vTo destroy a building in a controlled manner to create space, or to build something else in the space.! }" o- ?8 q0 P% |9 A
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Pull out (of an agreement)* \, _8 h3 V- g/ ]& D0 E7 z
To leave; to stop forming part of an agreement4 E( B N5 N% H8 v8 K) ?, c$ y3 S3 B% l
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Pull over (a car) . z E+ s7 N" }! ?8 N9 }2 cIf the police “pull over” a car, they order the driver to stop driving the car 7 V, |5 _9 @3 D# C" G! h- Y+ f8 u
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Pull ahead (during a competition/race, etc)0 p1 g o( d6 Z$ K' @
To go into the leading position during a competition/race, etc.6 b2 V3 y( \: I1 k3 l& P
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