pulled over; pulling over; pulls over
: to steer one's vehicle to the side of the road
: to cause to pull over
pulled him over for speeding
Examples of pullover in a Sentence
Noun
She was wearing a light pullover.
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
The easy-to-wear pullover is perfect for layering for an outdoor activity or a long-haul flight while maintaining a soft, luxurious feel.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
Eliza Brooke, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Nov. 2022
Rod Parker sits on the end of the Homestead bench donning a blue Spartans pullover and gray sweatpants.
—Matthew Vantryon, Indianapolis Star, 7 Jan. 2020
Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
The man was being pulled over because the vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The chunky knit pullover has a round neckline, relaxed fit, and balloon sleeves that cinch at the wrist.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
The easy-to-wear pullover is perfect for layering for an outdoor activity or a long-haul flight while maintaining a soft, luxurious feel.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Because Tár shot during autumn, Daigeler also dressed Blanchett in an array of pullover sweaters, sweater vests, and cardigans.
—Eliza Brooke, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Nov. 2022
Rod Parker sits on the end of the Homestead bench donning a blue Spartans pullover and gray sweatpants.
—Matthew Vantryon, Indianapolis Star, 7 Jan. 2020
Verb
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What happens when a Hollywood icon gets pulled over for expired plates?
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
The man was being pulled over because the vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Pullover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pullover. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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pullover
1 of 2 adjective
pull·over
ˌpu̇l-ˌō-vər 
: put on by being pulled over the head
pullover sweater
pullover
2 of 2 noun
pull·over
ˈpu̇l-ˌō-vər
: a pullover garment
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