pull in meaning and definition

PULL IN verb

Definition of pull in (verb)

1. direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
   • "Her good looks attract the stares of many men"; "The ad pulled in many potential customers"; "This pianist pulls huge crowds"; "The store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customers"
   • synonyms: attract, draw, draw in, pull
   • antonym: beat back
2. earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
   • "How much do you make a month in your new job?"; "She earns a lot in her new job"; "this merger brought in lots of money"; "He clears $5,000 each month"
   • synonyms: bring in, clear, earn, gain, make, realise, realize, take in
3. of trains; move into (a station)
   • "The bullet train drew into Tokyo Station"
   • synonyms: draw in, get in, move in
   • antonym: get out
4. get or bring together
   • "accumulate evidence"
   • synonyms: collect