pull-in

[ pool-in ]

noun

, British.

1. drive-in.

pull in

verb

1. introften foll byto to reach a destination

   the train pulled in at the station

2. Alsopull over intr of a motor vehicle, driver, etc
   1. to draw in to the side of the road in order to stop or to allow another vehicle to pass
   2. to stop (at a café, lay-by, etc)
3. tr to draw or attract

   his appearance will pull in the crowds

4. slang.
   tr to arrest
5. tr to earn or gain (money)

noun

1. a roadside café, esp for lorry drivers

Word History and Origins

Origin of pull-in¹

First recorded in 1935–40; noun, adj. use of verb phrase pull in

Example Sentences

Her presidential campaign pulled in over $1 billion in contributions despite getting out of the gate just three months and change before Election Day.

From Salon

“If they want to try to pull the kinds of things that we saw being pulled in 2020, they’re highly unlikely to get away with it because we have, literally, eyes everywhere,” she added.

From BBC

Wars like Ukraine pull in multiple powers, and conflagrations such as Sudan pit regional players with competing interests against each other, and some more invested in war than in peace.

From BBC

I did an ombre effect with the braids, from brown to gold, to try to pull in the colors of the river, the water, that honey amber, softness.

From Los Angeles Times

As someone who kept largely to himself, he initially did not want to be involved, but was pulled in by a painting activity that seemed fun.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• absorb
• bring in
• draw in
• earn
• take home