haul in
To pull something or someone inside with effort, or to earn a lot of money.
Meanings
To pull something heavy, such as a fishing net or rope, toward you and inward.
"The fishermen hauled in their nets before the storm hit."
To earn or receive a large amount of money.
"The blockbuster film hauled in over $200 million in its opening weekend."
To bring a person to a place of authority, especially for questioning or arrest.
"The suspect was hauled in for questioning after his car was seen near the crime scene."
Used literally in fishing (haul in a catch), nautical contexts, and for bringing people to authority. The figurative sense of earning money is common in informal American English. Police use it to mean arresting or summoning someone.
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