pull in Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
    pull; draw in; attract; draw.
    • Her good looks attract the stares of many men
    • The ad pulled in many potential customers
    • This pianist pulls huge crowds
    • The store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customers
  2. verb earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
    earn; bring in; clear; take in; gain; realise; realize; make.
    • How much do you make a month in your new job?
    • She earns a lot in her new job
    • this merger brought in lots of money
    • He clears $5,000 each month
  3. verb of trains; move into (a station)
    get in; draw in; move in.
    • The bullet train drew into Tokyo Station
  4. verb get or bring together
    collect.
    • accumulate evidence

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