pull together
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle together
Meanings
Work together as a group to achieve something
Why “together”? A group stays or works as one connected unit.
“We need to pull together.”
“The village pulled together after the flood.”
Calm down and regain self-control
Why “together”? Scattered feelings are pulled together into one steady self.
“Pull yourself together!”
“Omar pulled himself together before the exam.”
Don't confuse with
Pull together means work together as a group to achieve something. Pull through means recover from a serious illness or injury.
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pull through
A contrast learners often mix up
Recover from a serious illness or injury
get together
Same together pattern: calm again
Meet socially; Collect or organize things; Regain control of yourself
go together
Same together pattern: together
(of two things) match or look good as a pair
hold together
Same together pattern: calm again
Stay calm when things are difficult; Stay united, especially during difficulty
keep together
Same together pattern: calm again
Continue to control your feelings
work together
Same together pattern: together
Cooperate on a task as a group
pull ahead
Same base verb: pull
Move in front of others in a race or competition
pull apart
Same base verb: pull
Separate two people or things by force
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