pulled over; pulling over; pulls over
: to steer one's vehicle to the side of the road
: to cause to pull over
pulled him over for speeding
Examples of pullover in a Sentence
Noun
She was wearing a light pullover.
Recent Examples on the Web
Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
The victim was wearing blue jeans, a light-colored pullover shirt and black combat boots, officials said.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2024
Polar Pete, for example, is an 8-inch yellow penguin, holding a carrot and wearing white pullover hat adorned with a polar bear’s face.
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
But the manager's description of the incident said the Cruise vehicle immediately stopped upon impact with the pedestrian, omitting the critical information about a pullover maneuver the car made that resulted in the pedestrian being dragged.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 9 Jan. 2024
The Republican businessman posted his March Madness picks on X as the tournament began on Thursday — and despite wearing a Badgers pullover, selected the Boilermakers to win the championship.
—Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
The half-zip pullover of this set is great for keeping warm at night or layering for morning hikes during the day (or okay, just cuddling up to watch some Netflix).
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
During a recent outing with her husband, the Princess of Wales was spotted wearing black leggings and a sporty black pullover.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2024
Or a camel duster sporting denim sleeves tossed over a pastel checked button-up, which was itself trapped under a sheer peach scrim of a pullover.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024
Eliza Brooke, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Nov. 2022
Rod Parker sits on the end of the Homestead bench donning a blue Spartans pullover and gray sweatpants.
—Matthew Vantryon, Indianapolis Star, 7 Jan. 2020
For this fall there are all sorts of body-skimming knits, most of them pullover styles with a round, mock or turtle neck.
—Sharon Graubard, courant.com, 15 Aug. 2019
Other items include a backpack in Gryffindor colors scarlet and gold, a men’s jacket with a Deathly Hallows theme and a four-houses themed pullover in white.
—Rebekah Tuchscherer, USA TODAY, 7 June 2019
Before they're sold out, stock up on the pullover sweatshirt or hoodie styles in fresh colors like cream and olive (or buy this unexpected rose color for the guy in your life).
3.
—Health.com, 13 Dec. 2017
The four-year-old dressed up in uniform for his big day, with a logo pullover sweater, blue oxford shirt and his signature shorts.
—Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2017
Austen Rankin looked the part in a white Nike Ohio State pullover, black Nike shorts and all-white adidas cleats.
—Bill Landis, cleveland.com, 16 May 2017
Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
Joining these two on the list are the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and the Acadia Byway in Maine in third and fourth place, which both feature gorgeous natural scenery that is absolutely worth pulling over to view.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2024
Ornella hands me a smock and a bouffant cap to pull over my hair.
—Ligaya Mishan Anthony Cotsifas Emily Woo Zeller Tanya Pérez Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 13 May 2024
Officers attempted to pull over the driver of a Harley Davidson motorcycle for a traffic violation around 11:40 p.m. on East Main Street near Greenfield Drive, according to Lt. Darrin Forster.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2024
One night, after a drug manufacturing session, Wright was high and heading home when she got pulled over by police with drugs and her children inside the car.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 8 May 2024
The suspect was a passenger in a vehicle officers were attempting to pull over, police said, and the 21-year-old driver fled from officers.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2024
The car was pulled over in the town of West Yellowstone, Mont., and both men were arrested, the park’s report said.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2024
Thanks to the stretchy fabric the dress is easy to pull over your head, plus it’s designed with a classic empire waist, round neckline, and deep roomy pockets.
—Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Noun
For a recent stroll in New York City, the singer, 54, opted for an easy monochromatic outfit, which included a beige pullover and a pair of matching sweater pants.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
The victim was wearing blue jeans, a light-colored pullover shirt and black combat boots, officials said.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2024
Polar Pete, for example, is an 8-inch yellow penguin, holding a carrot and wearing white pullover hat adorned with a polar bear’s face.
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
But the manager's description of the incident said the Cruise vehicle immediately stopped upon impact with the pedestrian, omitting the critical information about a pullover maneuver the car made that resulted in the pedestrian being dragged.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 9 Jan. 2024
The Republican businessman posted his March Madness picks on X as the tournament began on Thursday — and despite wearing a Badgers pullover, selected the Boilermakers to win the championship.
—Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
The half-zip pullover of this set is great for keeping warm at night or layering for morning hikes during the day (or okay, just cuddling up to watch some Netflix).
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
During a recent outing with her husband, the Princess of Wales was spotted wearing black leggings and a sporty black pullover.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2024
Or a camel duster sporting denim sleeves tossed over a pastel checked button-up, which was itself trapped under a sheer peach scrim of a pullover.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024
Adjective
Because Tár shot during autumn, Daigeler also dressed Blanchett in an array of pullover sweaters, sweater vests, and cardigans.
—Eliza Brooke, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Nov. 2022
Rod Parker sits on the end of the Homestead bench donning a blue Spartans pullover and gray sweatpants.
—Matthew Vantryon, Indianapolis Star, 7 Jan. 2020
For this fall there are all sorts of body-skimming knits, most of them pullover styles with a round, mock or turtle neck.
—Sharon Graubard, courant.com, 15 Aug. 2019
Other items include a backpack in Gryffindor colors scarlet and gold, a men’s jacket with a Deathly Hallows theme and a four-houses themed pullover in white.
—Rebekah Tuchscherer, USA TODAY, 7 June 2019
Before they're sold out, stock up on the pullover sweatshirt or hoodie styles in fresh colors like cream and olive (or buy this unexpected rose color for the guy in your life).
3.
—Health.com, 13 Dec. 2017
The four-year-old dressed up in uniform for his big day, with a logo pullover sweater, blue oxford shirt and his signature shorts.
—Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2017
Austen Rankin looked the part in a white Nike Ohio State pullover, black Nike shorts and all-white adidas cleats.
—Bill Landis, cleveland.com, 16 May 2017
Verb
In September, Samuel was pulled over and accused of driving under the influence of alcohol; according to court records, he was arraigned in a Pasadena courtroom in March.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
Joining these two on the list are the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and the Acadia Byway in Maine in third and fourth place, which both feature gorgeous natural scenery that is absolutely worth pulling over to view.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2024
Ornella hands me a smock and a bouffant cap to pull over my hair.
—Ligaya Mishan Anthony Cotsifas Emily Woo Zeller Tanya Pérez Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 13 May 2024
Officers attempted to pull over the driver of a Harley Davidson motorcycle for a traffic violation around 11:40 p.m. on East Main Street near Greenfield Drive, according to Lt. Darrin Forster.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2024
One night, after a drug manufacturing session, Wright was high and heading home when she got pulled over by police with drugs and her children inside the car.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 8 May 2024
The suspect was a passenger in a vehicle officers were attempting to pull over, police said, and the 21-year-old driver fled from officers.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2024
The car was pulled over in the town of West Yellowstone, Mont., and both men were arrested, the park’s report said.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2024
Thanks to the stretchy fabric the dress is easy to pull over your head, plus it’s designed with a classic empire waist, round neckline, and deep roomy pockets.
—Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Pullover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pullover. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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pullover
1 of 2 adjective
pull·over
ˌpu̇l-ˌō-vər 
: put on by being pulled over the head
pullover sweater
pullover
2 of 2 noun
pull·over
ˈpu̇l-ˌō-vər
: a pullover garment
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