1 A2 neutral
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."
inseparable
pull into
A2 neutral inseparable transitive
Of a vehicle or driver: to move into and stop at a specific place.
In plain English
When a car or train moves into a place and stops there.
What does "pull into" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 A2 neutral
Of a train: to arrive at a station.
"The express train pulled into the platform just as we reached the top of the stairs."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
Transparent — the vehicle pulls itself into a space.
Actually means
When a car or train moves into a place and stops there.
Usage tip
Almost exclusively used with vehicles. Very common in everyday speech when describing travel or giving directions. The destination is always named.
Words that pair with "pull into"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
station driveway garage parking lot lay-by service station port
How to conjugate "pull into"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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