pull on

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

If Wednesday’s total solar eclipse sparked your excitement for viewing a stellar spectacle, pull on your traveling boots and start booking accommodations. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Cousins is solid and will manage the offense until the trigger is pulled on the rookie…over/under is week 4. — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Easy to pull on and adjust to your body with the handy drawstring, these wide-leg pants are perfect for everyday wear, long-haul travel, lounging at home, and everything in between. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026

Lollapalooza attendees were met with on-and-off sprinkling all day but about 45 minutes into the Smashing Pumpkins' set, a consistent enough rainfall led fans to pull on ponchos, with some even leaving early. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for pull on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon