to pull on
Pronunciation
/pʊl ˈɑːn/

Definition & Meaning of "pull on"in English

to pull on
[phrase form: pull]
01

to wear a garment by pulling it over one's body without fastening it

to pull on definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Movement verb
Regular
Separable
Present tense
pull on
3rd person singular
pulls on
Past simple
pulled on
Past participle
pulled on
Examples
Feeling cold, she pulled on a cozy sweater.
02

to grab and tug something closer to one

Examples
He pulled the cat on to his lap and started petting it.
03

to inhale smoke from a cigarette or a similar item

Examples
In deep thought, he pulled on his cigar.
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