Pull up: meaning, definitions and examples

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pull up

[ ˈpʊl ʌp ]

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action

To move something upwards or to a higher position.

Synonyms

elevate, hoist, raise

Examples of usage

He pulled up a chair for me to sit on.
She pulled up the blinds to let in more light.

Translations

Translations of the word "pull up" in other languages:

🇵🇹 puxar para cima

🇮🇳 ऊपर खींचना

🇩🇪 hochziehen

🇮🇩 menarik ke atas

🇺🇦 підтягнути

🇵🇱 podciągnąć

🇯🇵 引き上げる (hikiageru)

🇫🇷 tirer vers le haut

🇪🇸 tirar hacia arriba

🇹🇷 yukarı çekmek

🇰🇷 끌어올리다 (kkeureoollida)

🇸🇦 سحب لأعلى

🇨🇿 vytáhnout

🇸🇰 vytiahnuť

🇨🇳 拉起 (lā qǐ)

🇸🇮 povleci navzgor

🇮🇸 draga upp

🇰🇿 жоғары тарту

🇬🇪 აწევა (ats’va)

🇦🇿 yuxarı çəkmək

🇲🇽 tirar hacia arriba

Word origin

The term 'pull up' originated from the combination of the words 'pull' and 'up', both of which have Old English roots. 'Pull' comes from the Old English word 'pullian', meaning to tug or draw, while 'up' is derived from the Old English 'ūp', which signifies a higher position. The phrase 'pull up' has been used for centuries to describe the action of moving something upwards.