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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Brand repeatedly rang the doorbell and pulled on the door handle in an apparent attempt to break in, according to the lawsuit, which alleges that action was a direct violation of a protective order Jayden’s mother had against Brand.
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Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
The women adjust hard hats over hijabs and pull on knee-high boots.
—Sara Miller Llana, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Mar. 2025
The sweet gesture has pulled on internet viewers' heartstrings, gathering more than 10,900 likes.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Stretches should feel like a light pull on your muscles.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Feb. 2025
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Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
The women adjust hard hats over hijabs and pull on knee-high boots.
—Sara Miller Llana, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Mar. 2025
The sweet gesture has pulled on internet viewers' heartstrings, gathering more than 10,900 likes.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Stretches should feel like a light pull on your muscles.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pull on
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“Pull on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pull%20on. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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