pull-in UK
pʊl ɪn
See also: rest area (US)
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Definition of pull-in - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

roadside stopUKplace by the side of a road where vehicles can stop temporarilyUK
  • We took a break at a pull-in to stretch our legs and enjoy the view.
  • We found a pull-in to check the map and plan our route.
  • The pull-in was full of cars taking a break from the long drive.
lay-by rest area
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  • pull-in: place by the side of a road where vehicles can stop temporarily
    place by the side of a road where vehicles can stop temporarily

Terms with pull-in included in their meaning

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bedding
pull blankets over someone in bed
traffic
pull in front of another vehicle dangerously
strong attraction
in a way that shows strong, often dangerous attraction or pull
light
pull drapes aside to let light in
agriculture
horse used to pull a plow in fields
sudden reaction
pull back suddenly in response to change
appearance
pull in the stomach to look thinner
emotional reaction
show extreme frustration or pull at hair in distress

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  1. French:zone de stationnement, ...
  2. German:Rastplatz, ...
  3. Italian:zona di sosta, ...
  4. Spanish:parada, ...
  5. Portuguese:paragem, ...
  6. Chinese:临时停车点, ...
  7. Japanese:駐車スペース, ...
  8. Arabic:مَوْقِف جانِبِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִפְרָץ עֲצִירָה, ...
  10. Russian:придорожная стоянка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:місце для зупинки, ...
  12. Hindi:सड़क किनारे विश्राम स्थल, ...
pull in
pʊl ɪn

Definition of pull in - Reverso English Dictionary

Phrasal verb

1.
travelintr.arrive at a destinationintr.
  • The train is scheduled to pull in at noon.
arrive reach
2.
transportationtr./intr.UKmove a vehicle to a stoptr./intr.UK
  • The bus will pull in at the next station.
halt stop
3.
interactiontr.involve someone in an activity or situationtr.
  • He got pulled in to help with the project.
draw in engage involve
4.
movementtr.bring something inside by pullingtr.
  • Please pull in the laundry before it rains.
draw in
5.
attractiontr.attract or draw attentiontr.
  • The new movie is expected to pull in large crowds.
attract draw entice
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Expressions with pull in

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become less aggressive or assertive
Pull in your horns and let the others finish speaking.
become more cautious or less aggressive
After the warning, he decided to pull in his horns..
attract people to attend an event or place
The new show really pulls in the punters.

Examples of pull in in a sentence

  • We watched the ship pull in at the harbor.
  • The train will pull in shortly after noon.
  • Cars pull in to the rest area for a break.
  • She was pulled in to organize the event.
  • They pulled him in to join the discussion.
  • Pull in the boat rope before docking.

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  1. French:arriver, s'arrêter, ...
  2. German:ankommen, halten, ...
  3. Italian:arrivare, fermarsi, ...
  4. Spanish:llegar, detenerse, ...
  5. Portuguese:chegar, encostar, ...
  6. Chinese:到达, 停靠, ...
  7. Japanese:到着する, 停車する, ...
  8. Arabic:وصل, دَخَلَ إلى المحطة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַגִּיעַ, לַעֲצֹר, ...
  10. Russian:прибывать, останавливаться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прибувати, зупинятися, ...
  12. Hindi:पहुँचना, रुकना, ...
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