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to pull over
[phrase form: pull]
01
to guide a vehicle to the side of the road or away from its current lane
Intransitive
Examples
When the warning lights on his dashboard lit up, he pulled over to inspect the issue.
Feeling drowsy, she pulled over at the next rest stop to take a break.
02
to signal or direct a driver to move their vehicle to the side of the road
Transitive: to pull over a driver
Examples
After noticing a broken taillight, the police pulled the driver over for further inspection.
The police pulled over several drivers during the operation to check for expired registrations.
