Synonyms of pull up

pull up

verb

as in to stop

to bring (something) to a standstill

the jockey tried to pull up the apparently injured horse

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stop
• halt
• catch
• stall
• check
• stay
• draw up
• hold up
• bring up
• arrest
• block
• fetch up
• still
• hold back
• hinder
• cut off
• suspend
• hold
• impede
• end
• stem
• snag
• obstruct
• dam
• turn back
• detain
• conclude
• balk
• clog
• rein (in)
• terminate
• suppress
• blockade
• discontinue
• choke off
• bottleneck
• baffle
• repress
• call
• squelch
• stunt
• squash
• stanch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• keep (on)
• carry on
• run on
• continue
• keep up
• persist
• proceed
• move
• go along
• march
• advance
• progress
• follow through (with)
• push
• fare
• drive
• stir
• spur
• propel
• wend
• budge
• actuate
• goad
• impel

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pull up

This time, a large group of bicycle neophytes led by a teacher pulled up slowly and politely paused at the crosswalk. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2026

Okongwu caught an inbound pass just outside the arc, dribbled in, and pulled up at the dotted line. — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 3 Nov. 2026

To check your status, pull up your county supervisor’s website and pull up your voter record. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

That same tool pulls up your sample ballot, so give it a scan on your way out the door. — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026