pull on

phrasal verb

pulled on; pulling on; pulls on

: to hold onto and move (something) toward oneself

She pulled on the rope with all her might.

: to hold onto and pull (something) repeatedly

When she gets nervous, she pulls on her ear.

: to breathe in the smoke from (a cigarette, pipe, etc.)

He rocked back and forth, pulling on his pipe.

: to dress oneself in (clothing)

She quickly pulled on her boots.

He pulled a sweater on.

Examples of pull on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The fundamentals historically drive the technicals, and the candidates’ strategies and personas exercise a strong gravitational pull on the voter surveys and wagering prices. —

Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024 An informed Mishima reader encounters a singular challenge: dragging Mishima’s work out of the shadow of his final act, with its centripetal pull on the imagination, to assess it on its own merits. —

Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024 Layer it over a button-down shirt like Kate Middleton and pull on your favorite wide-leg pants for a polished work ensemble. —

Esme Benjamin, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024 Constantly pulling on hair causes ongoing strain on the hair follicles. —

Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pull on

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