Exert force on (someone or something) so as to cause movement toward oneself.
He pulled her close and kissed her.
Could you help me move this bookcase over there? You pull and I'll push.
He pulled the chair away from the desk.
He used all his strength to pull the heavy suitcase up the stairs.
To start the lawnmower, give a sharp pull on the starter cord.
The team had to work together to pull the stuck vehicle out of the mud.
The gravitational force of the moon can pull ocean tides.
