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 overpull up your pantspush ondrive uppush offpush pastthrow overdrive offshove overhaul uppush aroundsystem pullturn over