pull over
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle over
Meanings
Draw a covering across the top
Why “over”? Something goes over another thing. It can hide it, protect it, or cover its surface.
“She pulled the blanket over her head.”
“He pulled the sheet over the sofa.”
Move a vehicle to the side of the road and stop
Why “over”? Something moves from one person or side to another.
“Pull over here.”
“The police asked the driver to pull over.”
Don't confuse with
Pull over means draw a covering across the top. Pull off means succeed at something difficult.
Pull over means move a vehicle to the side of the road. Pull up means stop a vehicle or come to a halt.
Pull over means move a vehicle to the side of the road. Pull in means arrive and stop.
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
pull in
A contrast learners often mix up
(of a vehicle or train) arrive and stop; Attract a large audience or amount of money; Drive to the side of the road and stop; (of police) take someone into custody for questioning
pull off
A contrast learners often mix up
Succeed at something difficult
pull up
A contrast learners often mix up
Stop a vehicle or come to a halt; Lift something upward by pulling; Stop and gently rebuke someone; Display data or a record on a screen; Improve a position or score quickly; Move a chair closer so you can sit; Pull plants out of the ground by the roots
bring over
Same over pattern: transfer
Carry someone or something to a place near where the speaker is
call over
Same over pattern: transfer
Summon someone to come to where you are
carry over
Same over pattern: transfer
Continue from one period or place into the next
come over
Same over pattern: covering
Visit someone's house or place; Be felt by someone suddenly; Give a particular impression; Change to support a different side or opinion
cover over
Same over pattern: covering
Place something on top to hide or protect
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