pull in
[verb]
Synonyms: restrain, bit, bridle, check, constrain, curb, hold back, hold down, hold in, inhibit, arrest, apprehend, bust, detain, nab, pick up, pinch, run in

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

pull in phrasal verb (see also pull)

1. if a driver pulls in, they move to the side of the road and stop:
She pulled in to let the ambulance pass.

2. if a train pulls in, it arrives at a station Antonym : pull out

3. pull somebody/something ↔ in to attract business, money, people etc:
a publicity stunt to pull in the crowds

4. pull in something informal if you pull in a lot of money, you earn it

5. pull somebody ↔ in if a police officer pulls someone in, they take them to a police station because they think that person may have done something wrong

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

pull in
pull in (someone/something)
to attract things or people, esp. in large numbers.
The new law is designed to pull in more imports from poor countries.

The show has been pulling the crowds in since it opened.

pull in (something)
to earn an amount of money.
The film was a big hit this weekend, pulling in $11 million at the box office.

The show pulled millions in, and still lost money.

pull in (something)
to earn an amount of money.
The film was a big hit this weekend, pulling in $11 million at the box office.

The show pulled millions in, and still lost money.

to arrive at a place.
We got to the station just as his train was pulling in.

Usage notes: used of vehicles or the people in them

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

pull in something
pull in (someone/something)
to attract things or people, esp. in large numbers.
The new law is designed to pull in more imports from poor countries.

The show has been pulling the crowds in since it opened.

pull in (something)
to earn an amount of money.
The film was a big hit this weekend, pulling in $11 million at the box office.

The show pulled millions in, and still lost money.

pull in (something)
to earn an amount of money.
The film was a big hit this weekend, pulling in $11 million at the box office.

The show pulled millions in, and still lost money.

to arrive at a place.
We got to the station just as his train was pulling in.

Usage notes: used of vehicles or the people in them

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

pull in
See: HAUL IN.
{v.}, {slang} To bring before someone in charge for punishment or questioning; arrest.
John was hauled in to court for speeding.

The tramp was hauled up for sleeping on the sidewalk.
Compare: CALL ON THE CARPET.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

pull in someone
pull in (someone/something)
to attract things or people, esp. in large numbers.
The new law is designed to pull in more imports from poor countries.

The show has been pulling the crowds in since it opened.

pull in (something)
to earn an amount of money.
The film was a big hit this weekend, pulling in $11 million at the box office.

The show pulled millions in, and still lost money.

pull in (something)
to earn an amount of money.
The film was a big hit this weekend, pulling in $11 million at the box office.

The show pulled millions in, and still lost money.

to arrive at a place.
We got to the station just as his train was pulling in.

Usage notes: used of vehicles or the people in them

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲