pulled over; pulling over; pulls over
: to steer one's vehicle to the side of the road
: to cause to pull over
pulled him over for speeding
Examples of pullover in a Sentence
Noun
She was wearing a light pullover.
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
The easy-to-wear pullover is perfect for layering for an outdoor activity or a long-haul flight while maintaining a soft, luxurious feel.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
Eliza Brooke, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Nov. 2022
Rod Parker sits on the end of the Homestead bench donning a blue Spartans pullover and gray sweatpants.
—Matthew Vantryon, Indianapolis Star, 7 Jan. 2020
Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2025
In another case, OLS DPS troopers pulled over the driver of an 18-wheeler on IH-35 who gave consent to search his vehicle.
—Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The chunky knit pullover has a round neckline, relaxed fit, and balloon sleeves that cinch at the wrist.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
The easy-to-wear pullover is perfect for layering for an outdoor activity or a long-haul flight while maintaining a soft, luxurious feel.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Because Tár shot during autumn, Daigeler also dressed Blanchett in an array of pullover sweaters, sweater vests, and cardigans.
—Eliza Brooke, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Nov. 2022
Rod Parker sits on the end of the Homestead bench donning a blue Spartans pullover and gray sweatpants.
—Matthew Vantryon, Indianapolis Star, 7 Jan. 2020
Verb
Before the shooting, officers tried to pull over the man on the 100 block of Southwest 27th Avenue, just over a mile away from the gas station.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2025
In another case, OLS DPS troopers pulled over the driver of an 18-wheeler on IH-35 who gave consent to search his vehicle.
—Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Pullover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pullover. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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pullover
1 of 2 adjective
pull·over
ˌpu̇l-ˌō-vər 
: put on by being pulled over the head
pullover sweater
pullover
2 of 2 noun
pull·over
ˈpu̇l-ˌō-vər
: a pullover garment
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