Phrasal Verb - Pulling Over
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.Definition
The phrasal verb 'pull over' means to bring a vehicle to a stop on the side of the road or off the road, often to allow another vehicle to pass, to obey a traffic signal or sign, or to stop for a purpose such as picking up or dropping off passengers. It can also be used to refer to the actual act of steering the vehicle off the road and bringing it to a stop.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | The driver pulled over to let the emergency vehicle pass. |
| 2 | Please pull over so we can pass you. |
| 3 | The police officer asked the driver to pull over for speeding. |
| 4 | I pulled over to take a photo of the sunset. |
| 5 | The bus pulled over to pick up the kids at their stop. |
| 6 | She pulled over to avoid hitting the pedestrian. |
| 7 | He pulled over to ask for directions. |
| 8 | The car pulled over to let us pass. |
| 9 | The motorcycle pulled over for maintenance. |
| 10 | They pulled over to wait for their friend. |