pull over
The phrase 'pull over' is primarily used in driving contexts but can also refer to putting on certain types of clothing.
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Definition
B1Driving
(idiomatic, intransitive)To stop a vehicle at the side of the road.
Example
- The driver had to pull over to let the ambulance pass.
B1Driving
(idiomatic, transitive)To instruct or force a driver to stop their vehicle at the side of the road.
Example
- The police officer pulled the car over for speeding.
A2Clothing
(general)To put on a garment by drawing it over the head.
Example
- She pulled over a warm sweater before going outside.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pull over":
pull inpull throughpull up onpull uppull offpull outpull timepull awaypull downpull backpush overpush alongpush throughpull apartpush input overpush onpush offpush pastthrow overdrive offshove overhaul uppush aroundsystem pullturn over