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.
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In another video, an officer pulled on an electrical outlet to reveal a hidden compartment.
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Ashley Southall, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The style is quite versatile; half-tuck a top into it, pull on a cropped tank and cardigan, and finish the look with loafers, kitten heels, or fisherman sandals.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 May 2025
After two more storytellers, the evening starts to wind down and people are pulling on coats and gathering their ladles and crock pots.
—Caitlin Shetterly, NPR, 7 May 2025
Doncic couldn’t play on the defensive string the Lakers all needed to be pulling on, Minnesota’s easy baskets leading to James’ open frustration toward the Lakers’ bench.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
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Ashley Southall, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The style is quite versatile; half-tuck a top into it, pull on a cropped tank and cardigan, and finish the look with loafers, kitten heels, or fisherman sandals.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 May 2025
After two more storytellers, the evening starts to wind down and people are pulling on coats and gathering their ladles and crock pots.
—Caitlin Shetterly, NPR, 7 May 2025
Doncic couldn’t play on the defensive string the Lakers all needed to be pulling on, Minnesota’s easy baskets leading to James’ open frustration toward the Lakers’ bench.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
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“Pull on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pull%20on. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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