pull on
phrasal verb
pulled on; pulling on; pulls on
1
: to hold onto and move (something) toward oneself
She pulled on the rope with all her might.
2
: to hold onto and pull (something) repeatedly
When she gets nervous, she pulls on her ear.
3
: to breathe in the smoke from (a cigarette, pipe, etc.)
He rocked back and forth, pulling on his pipe.
4
: to dress oneself in (clothing)
She quickly pulled on her boots.
He pulled a sweater on.
Examples of pull on in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
But on the job, she’s dialed into the work, pulling on her leash and sniffing around the Capitol.
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Anika Besst, Twin Cities, 20 May 2024
The bra pulls on overhead, so there are no back clasps for adjustment.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 16 May 2024
Gunna pulls on life experiences throughout the album, while bragging about overseas yacht parties, orgy fantasies, being the best-dressed at the Met Gala or dropping 50 racks for a trainer in his melodic raps.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 15 May 2024
The only way out of the ditch is if everybody’s pulling on the same rope.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 14 May 2024
Kathie pulled on a navy-and-white-striped tube top, blue jeans and sandals.
—Marisa Kwiatkowski, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
Late in the game, a gun is pulled on the dog, Jean-Claude.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024
This occurs because the gravitational pull on the end of an object nearer the black hole is much stronger than that on the other end.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
To avoid pulling on their ankles or feet, try keeping your hands lower down on their thighs.
—Blake Bakkila, Parents, 2 May 2024
Anika Besst, Twin Cities, 20 May 2024
The bra pulls on overhead, so there are no back clasps for adjustment.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 16 May 2024
Gunna pulls on life experiences throughout the album, while bragging about overseas yacht parties, orgy fantasies, being the best-dressed at the Met Gala or dropping 50 racks for a trainer in his melodic raps.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 15 May 2024
The only way out of the ditch is if everybody’s pulling on the same rope.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 14 May 2024
Kathie pulled on a navy-and-white-striped tube top, blue jeans and sandals.
—Marisa Kwiatkowski, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
Late in the game, a gun is pulled on the dog, Jean-Claude.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024
This occurs because the gravitational pull on the end of an object nearer the black hole is much stronger than that on the other end.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
To avoid pulling on their ankles or feet, try keeping your hands lower down on their thighs.
—Blake Bakkila, Parents, 2 May 2024
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“Pull on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pull%20on. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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