Definition of "pull in" in англійська

Verb

1. To pull something, so that it comes inside.

   • After falling out of the boat, the crew pulled him in.

2. To approach or drive up to a place and come to a stop; to park by driving frontways into a parking spot.

   • A car just pulled in our driveway.

3. To approach a station; to arrive at a station.

   • Quick! The train's pulling in.

4. To arrest someone; to take someone to a police station because they may have done something.

   • She was pulled in for questioning.

5. To earn [money].

   • He pulls in a lot of money.

6. To tighten a sail by pulling on a rope.

   • pull in the main sheet