Pull up
/pul ʌp/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To stop or bring a vehicle to a stop.
- The car pulled up to the curb and the driver got out.
- She pulled up at the traffic light and waited for the green signal.
2. To criticize someone for something they have done wrong.
- He was pulled up by his manager for being late to the meeting.
- The teacher pulled up the student for not completing his homework.
3. To lift or raise something upwards.
- He pulled up the collar of his coat to shield himself from the wind.
- She pulled up the blinds to let the sunlight in.
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