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单词 pull in
释义

pull in

verb

pulled in; pulling in; pulls in

transitive verb

1
: check, restrain
2
: arrest

intransitive verb

: to arrive at a destination or come to a stop

Synonyms

  • bridle
  • check
  • constrain
  • contain
  • control
  • curb
  • govern
  • hold
  • inhibit
  • keep
  • measure
  • regulate
  • rein (in)
  • restrain
  • rule
  • tame
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Example Sentences

a company that cannot manage to pull in costs will not be in business for very long he was pulled in after a random traffic stop turned up drugs in his car

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

pull in

verb

1
as in to control
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) a company that cannot manage to pull in costs will not be in business for very long

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • control
  • contain
  • keep
  • curb
  • regulate
  • restrain
  • check
  • measure
  • suppress
  • tame
  • hold
  • rein (in)
  • stifle
  • rule
  • hold back
  • govern
  • bridle
  • constrain
  • stop
  • inhibit
  • swallow
  • choke (back)
  • pocket
  • squelch
  • mince
  • interrupt
  • smother
  • repress
  • block
  • muffle
  • silence
  • bottle (up)
  • arrest
  • sink
  • impede
  • strangle
  • hinder
  • hamper
  • muzzle
  • obstruct
  • handcuff
  • gag

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • lose
  • take out
  • liberate
  • loosen
  • express
  • loose
  • unleash
  • vent
  • air
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2
as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law he was pulled in after a random traffic stop turned up drugs in his car

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • arrest
  • seize
  • grab
  • run in
  • pick up
  • apprehend
  • restrain
  • detain
  • capture
  • pinch
  • nab
  • commit
  • snatch
  • nick
  • nail
  • catch
  • snap (up)
  • bust
  • jail
  • collar
  • trap
  • lock (up)
  • hook
  • get
  • land
  • snare
  • confine
  • imprison
  • bind
  • hold
  • grapple
  • intern
  • bag
  • shackle
  • incarcerate
  • fetter
  • remand
  • jug
  • handcuff
  • immure
  • trammel
  • manacle
  • enchain
  • rearrest

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • discharge
  • release
  • liberate
  • spring
  • loose
  • free
  • loosen
  • emancipate
  • unbind
  • unchain
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