Pull on
verb
To hold something and move it towards you, often using effort.
She pulled on the rope to lift the heavy box.
Often appears as...
- pull on the rope
- pull on the handle
verb
To start wearing a piece of clothing.
I pulled on my jacket and hurried out the door.
Often appears as...
- pull on a jacket
- pull on a shirt
verb
To start smoking a cigarette or pipe.
He pulled on his cigar and blew out a puff of smoke.
Often appears as...
- pull on a cigar
- pull on a cigarette
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To apply force on something.
He pulled on the door but it wouldn't open.
Often appears as...
- pull on the door
- pull on the leash
verb
To hold something and move it towards you, often using effort.
She pulled on the rope to lift the heavy box.
Often appears as...
- pull on the rope
- pull on the handle
verb
To start wearing a piece of clothing.
I pulled on my jacket and hurried out the door.
Often appears as...
- pull on a jacket
- pull on a shirt
verb
To start smoking a cigarette or pipe.
He pulled on his cigar and blew out a puff of smoke.
Often appears as...
- pull on a cigar
- pull on a cigarette
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To apply force on something.
He pulled on the door but it wouldn't open.
Often appears as...
- pull on the door
- pull on the leash
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Effort
Often suggests a degree of physical strength or exertion.
He had to pull on the stubborn weed to remove it from the garden.
Pro Tip 2/2Directional Movement
Indicates direction towards oneself, not away.
Pull on the string to close the blinds.
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