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   pull

   /pʊl/

   verb

   • 1. exert force on (someone or something) so as to cause movement towards oneself: "he pulled them down on to the couch" Similar tughauldragdrawtrailtowheavelugstrain atjerkleverprisewrenchwresttwistpryinformal:yankOpposite push
   • ▪ (of an animal or vehicle) be attached to the front and be the source of forward movement of (a vehicle): "the carriage was pulled by four horses"
   • ▪ (of an engine) exert propulsive force; deliver power: "the engine warmed up quickly and pulled well"
   • ▪ work oars to cause a boat to move: "he pulled at the oars and the boat moved swiftly through the water"
   • ▪ move in a specified direction with effort, especially by taking hold of something and exerting force: "he pulled himself into the saddle"
   • ▪ remove or extract (something) by grasping and exerting force on it: "she pulled a handkerchief out of her pocket" Similar pull outdraw outtake outextractremoveroot out
   • ▪ draw (beer) from a barrel to serve: British "he ordered three beers and the barman pulled them"
   • ▪ retrieve (an item of data) from the top of a stack.
   • 2. move steadily in a specified direction or manner: "the bus was about to pull away"
   • ▪ move one's body in a specified direction, especially against resistance: "she tried to pull away from him"
   • 3. attract (someone) as a customer; cause to show interest in something: "anyone can enter the show if they have a good act and the ability to pull a crowd" Similar attractdrawpull inbring inlurecharmengageenchantcaptivatebewitchseducecatch the eye ofenticetemptbeckoninterestfascinateOpposite repel
   • ▪ succeed in attracting sexually: informal British "I used my sense of humour to pull girls"
   • ▪ carry out or achieve (something clever or duplicitous): informal "the magazine pulled its trick of producing the right issue at the right time"
   • 4. bring out (a weapon) for use against someone: "it's not every day a young woman pulls a gun on a burglar"
   • 5. damage (a muscle, ligament, etc.) by abnormal strain: "he pulled a calf muscle in the first half of the game and had to be replaced" Similar strainsprainturnwrenchrickstretchteardislocateput out of jointdamage
   • 6. cancel or withdraw (an entertainment or advertisement): informal "the gig was pulled at the first sign of difficulty"
   • ▪ withdraw or disqualify (a player) from a game: North American "four of the leading eight runners were pulled"
   • ▪ arrest: "I am never likely to get pulled for speeding"
   • ▪ check the speed of (a horse), especially so as to make it lose a race.
   • 7. play (the ball) round to the leg side from the off.
   • ▪ strike (the ball) in the direction of one's follow-through so that it travels to the left (or, with a left-handed player, the right).
   • 8. (of a lineman) withdraw from and cross behind the line of scrimmage to block opposing players and clear the way for a runner: "he may be their best ever lineman—he can run and pull with the best"
   • 9. print (a proof).

   noun

   • 1. an act of pulling something: "give the hair a quick pull and it comes out by the roots" Similar tughauljerkheaveinformal:yank
   • ▪ a handle to hold while pulling: "the car didn't have external door handles, just pulls inside"
   • ▪ a deep draught of a drink: "he unscrewed the cap from the flask and took another pull" Similar gulpdraughtdrinkswallowmouthfulsipsupinformal:swillswigslugchug
   • ▪ an act of inhaling while smoking a pipe, cigarette, or cigar: "he took a pull on his cheroot" Similar puffinformal:drag
   • ▪ an act of moving steadily or with effort: British "a pull for ten minutes brought me to the summit"
   • ▪ an injury to a muscle or ligament caused by abnormal strain: "he was ruled out of the game with a hamstring pull"
   • 2. a force drawing someone or something in a particular direction: "the pull of the water tore her away"
   • ▪ something exerting an influence or attraction: "one of the pulls of urban life is the opportunity of finding employment" Similar attractionlurealluremententicementdrawing powerdrawmagnetisminfluenceenchantmentmagnettemptationinvitationfascinationappeal
   • ▪ ability to exercise influence: "the team might be seeded because of their pull within soccer's international body" Similar influenceswaystrengthpowerauthoritysayprestigestandingweightleveragemuscleteethinformal:cloutbeef
   • ▪ an attempt to attract someone sexually: informal British "an eligible bachelor on the pull"
   • 3. (in sport) a pulling stroke.
   • 4. a printer's proof.

   Word Origin Old Englishpullian ‘pluck, snatch’; origin uncertain; the sense has developed from expressing a short sharp action to one of sustained force.

   Derivatives

   • 1. puller noun

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   Feb 12, 2024 · Pull marketing involves attracting customers to a product or service through tactics that make the brand more visible and desirable, such as content marketing, SEO, and social media engagement. In contrast, push marketing involves proactively pushing products or services onto customers through strategies like advertising, direct ...

3. fluentslang.com › pull-meaningWhat Does Pull Mean? - Meaning, Uses and More - FluentSlang

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   Sep 19, 2023 · What Does Pull Mean? The term pull has various meanings depending on the context. In the gaming world, pull refers to the action of luring enemy mobs in World of Warcraft to initiate combat. It is used when “pulling” groups of mobs out of their stationary or patrolling patterns.

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   Jul 18, 2023 · What is a pull system? The pull system is a technique used in Lean manufacturing to minimize waste in production. By implementing a pull system, companies can start producing a new item only when there is customer demand. The system helps companies reduce costs and better use their storage space.

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   Jun 15, 2024 · Cost-push inflation is the decrease in the aggregate supply of goods and services, often stemming from an increase in the cost of production. Demand-pull inflation is...

6. www.verywellfit.com › push-pull-strength-training-routinePush-Pull Strength Training Routine - Verywell Fit

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   Jun 23, 2024 · Pull exercises are movements where you are pulling the weight toward your body. These exercises primarily use the biceps, hamstrings, glutes, and back muscles. For that reason, you can set up a routine in which you do a push routine one day and a pull routine the next without working the same muscles two days in a row.

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   Nov 21, 2023 · Pull marketing is a strategy in which the customer pulls the product or service to themselves. This type of marketing is effective because it promotes an impulse purchase.

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   Mar 26, 2024 · 26th Mar, 2024. Views. Read Time. 6 Mins. In this article. In the world of project management, effective communication is paramount for success, and understanding the concept of "pull communication" within the context of the Project Management Professional (PMP) framework is essential.

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   Sep 8, 2023 · In short: It means to succeed in doing something difficult or unexpected. It can be used in various situations to describe achievements, performances, actions, or events that are challenging, surprising, or impressive. What Does "Pull Off" Mean? The idiom "pull off" generally means succeeding in doing something complex or unexpected.

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    Jul 22, 2023 · A pull factor is a force that attracts migrants toward a particular destination. In the context of human geography studies, pull factors are often seen as being opposed to push factors which are forces that drive individuals away from their current location.

11. www.statology.org › dplyr-pullHow to Use the pull() Function in dplyr - Statology

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    May 10, 2024 · The pull() function uses the following basic syntax: pull (.data, var = -1, name = NULL, …) where: .data: The name of the data frame. var: A variable in the data frame specified as the literal variable name, a positive integer specifying the count from the left, or a negative integer specifying the count from the right.