pull

En français : tirer, tirer un coup, retirer

1. To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force. (intransitive, transitive) · When I give the signal, pull the rope.· Pull your belt tight before starting off, will you?
2. To gather with the hand, or by drawing toward oneself; to pluck or pick (flowers, fruit, etc.). · to pull fruit from a tree· pull flax
3. To attract or net; to pull in. (transitive)
4. To interest (someone) in dating or pursuing one (whether or not this has led to sex). (US, slang)
5. To remove or withdraw (something), especially from public circulation or availability. (transitive) · Each day, they pulled the old bread and set out fresh loaves.· The book was due to be released today, but it was pulled at the last minute over legal concerns.
6. To retrieve or look up for use. (transitive) · I'll have to pull a part number for that.· This computer file is incorrect. Can we pull the old version from your backups?
7. To obtain (a permit) from a regulatory authority. · It's the contractor's responsibility to pull the necessary permits before starting work.
8. To do or perform, especially something seen as negative by the speaker. (informal, transitive) · He regularly pulls 12-hour days, sometimes 14.· You'll be sent home if you pull another stunt like that.

Pluriel pull · He/she/it pulls · Prétérit pulled · Participe passé pulled · Forme en -ing pulling