pull on

phrasal verb

pulled on; pulling on; pulls on

: to hold onto and move (something) toward oneself

She pulled on the rope with all her might.

: to hold onto and pull (something) repeatedly

When she gets nervous, she pulls on her ear.

: to breathe in the smoke from (a cigarette, pipe, etc.)

He rocked back and forth, pulling on his pipe.

: to dress oneself in (clothing)

She quickly pulled on her boots.

He pulled a sweater on.

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So far, the video has pulled on the internet's heartstrings and received more than 102,000 likes and more than 1,000 comments. —

Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 Mitch and Korey pulled on their gear and drove off in their truck with the raft fastened to the roof. —

Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024 Portland Boot Company Lug Sole Hiker Bootie For boots that are warm, non-slip, waterproof, and easy to pull on, grab this pair from Portland Boot Company. —

Miles Walls, People.com, 13 Oct. 2024 One of the easiest pieces to pull on and instantly look put together, a black turtleneck sweater dress is effortlessly chic. —

Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pull on