Definition & Meaning of "pull up"

to pull up

[phrase form: pull]

to lift or position something or someone upward

(of a vehicle) to come to a stop

to adjust one's body to stand or sit more upright

to detach something with force

to make a vehicle stop its movement

to move a piece of furniture, typically a chair, nearer to a specific spot or individual

to obtain and access a source of information about someone or something

to confront someone about their improper behavior or actions

Example

To avoid tripping, he pulled up the loose rug's edge.

A sudden jerk of the fishing rod can pull up the hook from the water.

The manager pulled up the team for not adhering to company guidelines.

Can you pull up the sales report from last month?

The delivery van pulled up outside the bakery early in the morning.

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