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pull in(to some place)

to drive into some place. A strange car just pulled into our driveway. Some stranger just pulled in.

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pull in(to some place)

to drive into some place. A strange car just pulled into our driveway. Some stranger just pulled in.

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pull in

to arrive at a place We got to the station just as his train was pulling in.

Usage notes: used of vehicles or the people in them

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pull in somebody/something

also pull somebody/something in

to attract things or people, esp. in large numbers The new law is designed to pull in more imports from poor countries. The show has been pulling the crowds in since it opened.

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pull in something

also pull something in

to earn an amount of money The film was a big hit this weekend, pulling in $11 million at the box office. The show pulled millions in, and still lost money.

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pull in

1. Arrive at a destination, as in The train pulled in right on time. [c. 1900]

2. Rein in, restrain, as in She pulled in her horse, or The executives did not want to pull in their most aggressive salesmen. [c. 1600]

3. Arrest a suspect, as in The police said they could pull him in on lesser charges. [Late 1800s]

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pull in

v.

1. To draw or haul something or someone inward or inside: When I offered to help him get out of the pool, he pulled me in. She grabbed my hand and pulled me in the room. The fishermen pulled in the nets and collected the fish.

2. To arrive at a place. Used of vehicles, passengers, or drivers: I got to the station just as the train was pulling in. We pulled in after midnight and quietly shut the car doors so we wouldn't wake anyone.

3. To involve someone in an activity or situation. Used chiefly in the passive: I got pulled into the scam because I thought I was going to make money.

4. To restrain someone; rein someone in: The commander pulled in the maverick officer.

5. To arrest someone: The police pulled me in for questioning. The police pulled in two of the suspects on drug charges.

6. To earn or yield some amount of money: The film has pulled in $30 million since its release.

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