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Definition pull in in British English

pull in phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

if a train pulls in, it arrives at a station

Example

The train from Paris was just pulling in.

Synonyms and related words
arrive enter reach
1.1

if a vehicle or driver pulls in somewhere, they stop there

Example

We pulled in at the side of the road.

Synonyms and related words
back up belt up be on someone’s tail
Example

She's pulling in at least six figures (=£100,000).

Example

The programme pulled in 3.6 million viewers.

4

if the police pull someone in, they arrest them

Synonyms and related words
apprehend apprehension arrest
Definition pull in in British English