exert force on (someone or something) so as to cause movement towards oneself
he pulled them down on to the couch
I pulled the heavy blue curtain aside
I pulled the door shut behind me
they are pulled in incompatible directions by external factors and their own beliefs
the little boy pulled at her skirt
move steadily in a specified direction or manner
the bus was about to pull away
the boy pulled ahead and disappeared round the corner
attract (someone) as a customer; cause to show interest in something
anyone can enter the show if they have a good act and the ability to pull a crowd
tourist attractions which pull in millions of foreign visitors
cancel or withdraw (an entertainment or advertisement)
the gig was pulled at the first sign of difficulty
play (the ball) round to the leg side from the off
(of a lineman) withdraw from and cross behind the line of scrimmage to block opposing players and clear the way for a runner
he may be their best ever lineman—he can run and pull with the best
print (a proof)