pull on

UK
/pʊl ɒn/
US
/pʊl ɑn/

Translations

pull onverb
pulled on
Past Simple
pulled on
Past Participle
pulling on
Gerund
UK
/pʊl ɒn/
US
/pʊl ɑn/
tirer sur
She pulled on the rope to bring the boat closer to the dock.
Elle a tiré sur la corde pour rapprocher le bateau du quai.
He pulled on his sweater before heading out into the cold.
Il a enfilé son pull avant de sortir dans le froid.
Synonyms
tug on
yank on
draw on
drag on
wrench on

Definitions

pull onverb
To exert force on something in order to move it towards oneself.
She pulled on the rope to bring the boat closer to the dock.
To put on an article of clothing by pulling it over the body.
He pulled on his sweater before heading out into the cold.