pull on

US /pʊl ɑːn/

UK /pʊl ɑːn/

1.

to put on clothes quickly

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She quickly pulled on her coat and left.

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He had to pull on his boots before going outside.

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don slip on throw on

2.

to exert a pulling force on something

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The dog kept pulling on its leash.

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He had to pull on the rope with all his might.

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tug yank draw

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pull pull in pull out pull over pull up pull down pull off