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.

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The simple elastic cuff makes these mittens easy to pull on and off, while keeping cold air from sneaking inside. —

Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024 But the gel on the inside of the band did pull on my hair uncomfortably. —

Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024 Try not to pull on the stems to remove a Christmas cactus from its pot. —

Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024 Driving the news: Crow is emerging as a leader on national security issues in Congress, pulling on his background as an Army Ranger, and service as an impeachment manager against Trump. —

John Frank, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pull on