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pull in

verb

Meaning

  • To pull something, so that it comes inside.

    "After falling out of the boat, the crew pulled him in."

  • (of a vehicle) To approach or drive up to a place and come to a stop.

    "A car just pulled in our driveway."

  • (of a train or bus) To approach a station; to arrive at a station.

    "Quick! The train's pulling in."

  • To arrest someone; to take somoene to a police station because they may have done something.

    "She was pulled in for questioning."

  • To earn [money].

    "He pulls in a lot of money."

  • To tighten a sail by pulling on a rope.

    "pull in the main sheet"