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pull up

To move something upward or to raise it to a higher position. / To come to a stop, typically when driving a vehicle. / To retrieve information or a document from a computer system or database. / To criticize or reprimand someone for a mistake or a failure to follow rules. / To perform a physical exercise where one lifts their own body weight using their arms, typically on a bar.
Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb
past: pulled uppp: pulled uping: pulling up

This term functions primarily as a phrasal verb with diverse applications across physical, digital, and social contexts. In a physical sense, it describes both the act of raising an object and a specific strength-training exercise. When used in the context of driving, it implies a controlled stop, often suggesting the vehicle has arrived at a specific destination or point of interest.

In professional or digital environments, the term is the standard way to describe accessing data on a screen, shifting the focus from the act of searching to the act of displaying. Socially, using this term to reprimand someone is more common in British English and carries a tone of corrective discipline rather than aggressive anger.

Meanings

Transitive Verb
[~ something]

To move something upward or to raise it to a higher position.

Intransitive Verb
[~]

To come to a stop, typically when driving a vehicle.

Intransitive Verb
[~]

To perform a physical exercise where one lifts their own body weight using their arms, typically on a bar.

Examples

Pull up your socks and try harder this time.

Pull up your socks and try harder this time.

The taxi pulled up right in front of the hotel entrance.

Travel

Let me pull up your account details on my screen.

Business

The manager pulled him up for being late to the meeting again.

The manager pulled him up for being late to the meeting again.

Office

I can only do five pull ups before my arms start shaking.

Health

Wait here while I pull up the map on my phone.

Travel

He pulled up to the curb and waited for the signal.

He pulled up to the curb and waited for the signal.

I wonder if I can pull up ten reps today.

Health

The coach pulled her up for her poor form during the drill.

School Life

Phrasal Verbs

pull up

to stop a vehicle

The car pulled up slowly at the curb.

pull up

to retrieve digital data

pull up

to criticize someone

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