1. To attract someone romantically:
* "He tried to pull her at the pub last night." (This means he tried to flirt with her and possibly start a relationship).
2. To steal something:
* "Someone pulled my wallet out of my pocket." (This means someone stole it).
3. To stop or withdraw something:
* "The train pulled into the station." (This means the train stopped at the station).
* "The government pulled the plug on the project." (This means they canceled the project).
4. To perform an action, usually successfully:
* "He pulled off a great performance." (This means he did a good job).
* "She pulled a muscle in her leg." (This means she injured her leg).
5. To make a joke or tease someone:
* "He pulled my leg about getting a promotion." (This means he lied to him about getting a promotion, just for fun).
6. To pull someone's leg:
* This is a phrase that means to tease someone or tell them a lie as a joke.
7. To pull rank:
* This means to use your position of authority to get what you want.
8. To pull a sickie:
* This means to pretend to be ill to get out of work.
Context is key!
The meaning of "to pull" will be clearer based on the words around it.
If you're unsure about the meaning, you can ask for clarification. For example, you could say "What do you mean by 'pulled'?"