February 10, 2010 By Angela Boothroyd
1. If a vehicle, or someone driving a vehicle, pulls up the vehicle slows down and stops, often for a short time only.
Example of use:
The school bus pulled up at the bus-stop and the children got off.
2. To pull up somebody (or pull somebody up) is to criticize them for something they are doing wrong.
Example of use:
Her boss pulled her up for getting to work late every day.
3. To pull your socks up is to try harder to improve your behaviour.
Example of use: If you don’t pull your socks up and stop mucking about, you won’t pass your exams.
infinitive |
pull up |
present simple |
pull up and pulls up |
-ing form |
pulling up |
past simple |
pulled up |
past participle |
pulled up |
See also, pull out
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