pull round
B2 neutral separable both
In simple words
To get better after being very sick.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
neutral
To recover from a serious illness or medical emergency.
"The doctors weren't sure she would survive the night, but she pulled round by morning."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
neutral
To help someone recover from illness or unconsciousness.
"The paramedics worked hard and eventually pulled him round."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Chiefly British English. Can be used intransitively (the patient pulled round) or transitively (the doctors pulled her round). Less common than 'pull through'. Often used in emotional or dramatic contexts.
Commonly used with
patient illness operation doctors crisis overdose
Forms
Base
pull round
I/you/we/they
3rd person
pulls round
he/she/it
Past simple
pulled round
yesterday
Past participle
pulled round
have + pp
-ing form
pulling round
continuous
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