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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
Example
His insightful talks always pull in a significant audience.
The popular cafe always pulls in a young crowd with its trendy design.
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
Example
As the sun rose, the first train of the day pulled in.
The train pulled in right on time.
Passengers were alerted as the train was about to pull in to the terminal.
03
to direct a vehicle to move to the side of the road or to another location where it can stop
Intransitive
Example
The taxi pulled in outside the hotel to pick up passengers.
As I approached the school, I pulled in to drop off my daughter.
Seeing a rest area ahead, he pulled in to take a break.
04
to gather or assemble people or things together
Transitive: to pull in sb/sth
Example
The seminar on digital innovations pulled in participants from various industries.
Their passion for change pulled in supporters from all walks of life.
05
to obtain money
Transitive: to pull in money
Example
With his skills, he pulls in a high salary.
After launching his new product, he pulled in a substantial profit.
The event was popular, so they pulled in lots of ticket sales.
06
to arrest an individual, often for questioning
Transitive: to pull in sb
Example
After the incident, three individuals were pulled in by the authorities.
Reports suggest that multiple individuals were pulled in overnight in relation to the investigation.
07
to tighten or make a gap smaller
Transitive: to pull in a gap
Example
His insightful talks always pull in a significant audience.
The popular cafe always pulls in a young crowd with its trendy design.
The new amusement park pulled in thousands of visitors on its opening day.
Her fascinating art exhibit pulled in visitors from all over the country.
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