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to pull in
[phrase form: pull]
01
to attract or draw someone or something toward oneself, often due to charisma, influence, or distinct qualities
Transitive: to pull in a crowd or audience
Examples
The new amusement park pulled in thousands of visitors on its opening day.
02
(of a train or bus) to arrive at a station
Intransitive
Examples
The train pulled in right on time.
03
to direct a vehicle to move to the side of the road or to another location where it can stop
Intransitive
Examples
As I approached the school, I pulled in to drop off my daughter.
04
to gather or assemble people or things together
Transitive: to pull in sb/sth
Examples
The manager decided to pull all the team members in for an emergency meeting.
05
to obtain money
Transitive: to pull in money
Examples
She pulls a good amount in from her side business.
06
to arrest an individual, often for questioning
Transitive: to pull in sb
Examples
After the incident, three individuals were pulled in by the authorities.
07
to tighten or make a gap smaller
Transitive: to pull in a gap
Examples
The curtains were too wide, so she pulled them in on both sides.
