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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
The new amusement park pulled in thousands of visitors on its opening day.
The celebrity was able to pull large crowds in with his magnetic presence.
02
(of a train or bus) to arrive at a station
Intransitive
Example
The train pulled in right on time.
I 'll meet you as soon as my bus pulls in.
03
to direct a vehicle to move to the side of the road or to another location where it can stop
Intransitive
Example
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 manager decided to pull all the team members in for an emergency meeting.
The school pulled resources in to ensure the success of the charity event.
05
to obtain money
Transitive: to pull in money
Example
She pulls a good amount in from her side business.
With his skills, he pulls in a high salary.
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.
The detectives pulled him in after they found evidence linking him to the crime.
07
to tighten or make a gap smaller
Transitive: to pull in a gap
Example
The curtains were too wide, so she pulled them in on both sides.
As the gap between the boards widened, he pulled them in with a clamp.
