to use force with your hands, body, or a tool to move something closer to you or in the direction you are going
He pulled the heavy suitcase over the curb.
The children pulled on the rope during the school tug-of-war.
✦ Old English "pullian," meaning “to pluck or tug,” of uncertain origin.
to remove or take something out quickly, often with effort
The dentist pulled my wisdom tooth yesterday.
She pulled the splinter from her finger with tweezers.
to attract people, interest, or attention
The new café pulled big crowds on opening day.
His funny videos pull millions of viewers online.
to cancel, remove, or withdraw something from use or availability
The company pulled the advertisement after complaints.
They pulled the product from shelves for safety checks.
