pull

US /pʊl/
UK /pʊl/
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1.

tirar, jalar

exert force on (someone or something) so as to cause movement toward oneself or the source of the force

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She tried to pull the heavy door open.
Ella intentó tirar de la pesada puerta para abrirla.
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The dog kept pulling on its leash.
El perro seguía tirando de su correa.
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2.

sacar, extraer

remove (something) from a place or position

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He managed to pull a splinter from his finger.
Logró sacar una astilla de su dedo.
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The dentist had to pull out a tooth.
El dentista tuvo que sacar un diente.
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3.

atraer, seducir

attract (someone) or draw (something) toward oneself or itself

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The new exhibit is sure to pull in a large crowd.
La nueva exposición seguramente atraerá a una gran multitud.
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His charisma always seems to pull people towards him.
Su carisma siempre parece atraer a la gente hacia él.
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1.

tirón, jalón

an act of pulling something

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Give the rope a strong pull.
Dale un fuerte tirón a la cuerda.
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He felt a sudden pull on his arm.
Sintió un tirón repentino en su brazo.
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2.

influencia, atracción

the power or ability to attract or influence people

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The celebrity has a lot of pull with the younger generation.
La celebridad tiene mucho tirón con la generación más joven.
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He used his political pull to get the project approved.
Usó su influencia política para que el proyecto fuera aprobado.
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