pull into

A2 neutral inseparable transitive

In simple words

When a car or train moves into a place and stops there.

Literal meaning: Transparent — the vehicle pulls itself into a space.

Meanings

1 A2 neutral

very common

Of a vehicle or its driver: to move into a specific place and stop there.

"The taxi pulled into the hotel forecourt and the driver switched off the engine."

Grammar: inseparable

2 A2 neutral

very common

Of a train: to arrive at a station.

"The express train pulled into the platform just as we reached the top of the stairs."

Grammar: inseparable

Usage notes

Almost exclusively used with vehicles. Very common in everyday speech when describing travel or giving directions. The destination is always named.

station driveway garage parking lot lay-by service station port

Base

pull into

I/you/we/they

3rd person

pulls into

he/she/it

Past simple

pulled into

yesterday

Past participle

pulled into

have + pp

-ing form

pulling into

continuous

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