Pesquisar
to pull up
[phrase form: pull]
01
puxar para cima, levantar
to lift or position something or someone upward
Transitive: to pull up sth
Example
The pilot pulled up the nose of the plane to avoid the turbulence.
To avoid tripping, he pulled up the loose rug 's edge.
The coach asked the player to pull up his socks and improve his performance.
02
parar, estacionar
(of a vehicle) to come to a stop
Intransitive
Example
The delivery van pulled up outside the bakery early in the morning.
The limousine pulled up, and a famous celebrity stepped out.
Just as I was thinking of leaving, her bike pulled up outside the cafe.
03
endireitar-se, ajustar-se
to adjust one's body to stand or sit more upright
Intransitive
Example
The coach reminded the team to pull up straight while waiting for their turn on the track.
The therapist recommended exercises to help the patient pull up and improve their posture.
He felt a jolt of pain and had to consciously pull up due to his sore back.
04
puxar, extrair
to detach something with force
Transitive: to pull up sth
Example
A sudden jerk of the fishing rod can pull up the hook from the water.
The removal crew worked together to pull up the heavy furniture for relocation.
A heavy-duty tractor was needed to pull up the tree stumps from the ground.
05
parar, frenar
to make a vehicle stop its movement
Transitive: to pull up a vehicle
Example
As the traffic light turned red, he had to pull up the car abruptly.
The valet was quick to pull up the car when the guests were ready to leave.
06
puxar, aproximar
to move a piece of furniture, typically a chair, nearer to a specific spot or individual
Transitive: to pull up a seat
Example
She pulled up a chair to join the conversation at the table.
Noticing the elderly man standing, he pulled up a stool for him.
07
extrair, acessar
to obtain and access a source of information about someone or something
Transitive: to pull up a source of information
Example
Can you pull up the sales report from last month?
I 'll pull up his profile to see his qualifications.
Before the meeting, she made sure to pull up all the client 's previous communications.
08
repreender, chamar a atenção
to confront someone about their improper behavior or actions
Transitive: to pull up sb for an action or behavior | to pull up sb on an action or behavior
Example
The manager pulled up the team for not adhering to company guidelines.
She was pulled up for arriving late three days in a row.
Exemplo
The pilot pulled up the nose of the plane to avoid the turbulence.
To avoid tripping, he pulled up the loose rug's edge.
The coach asked the player to pull up his socks and improve his performance.
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