Phrasal Verb - Pull in
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.Definition
To pull in someone or something means to move them towards you, often with a force or energy, or to attract something, often interest, attention, or a resource. It can also mean to incorporate or include something, such as a new idea or a latest technology, into a system or process. In some cases, it can also imply that something is fixed in place, such as a pin or a peg.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | She's pulling in her children from playtime to have dinner. |
| 2 | The sales manager is working hard to pull in new customers. |
| 3 | The team leader decided to pull in a professional to help with the project. |
| 4 | The mechanic tried to pull in some gasoline to get the engine started. |
| 5 | The company is trying to pull in the latest technology to improve efficiency. |
| 6 | He's pulling in his old college friends to help him with his new business. |
| 7 | The designer made sure to pull in enough fabric when cutting out the costume. |
| 8 | The economy is pulling in tourists with its beautiful beaches. |
| 9 | The teacher is trying to pull in her students' attention with an interesting story. |
| 10 | The crash test dummies are pulled in for the safety tests. |