pull up

/pˈʊl ˈʌp/

to pull up

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: pull]

to stop a vehicle

synonyms : draw up

to lift or position something or someone upward

straighten oneself

synonyms : draw up

remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

synonyms : draw out

cause (a vehicle) to stop

synonyms : draw up

*** to move a piece of furniture [esp. chair] near to something or someone

*** To procure and open a source of information about someone or something

Examples

1. I pulled up a chair to join the conversation.

2. Just pull up a map of the Dread Cruiser.

3. A bus pulled up.

4. Pull up your phone’s note-taking app.