pull in
pul·lin
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”
2.
3.
noun
1.
a roadside cafe especially for lorry drivers
Origin
Deverbal from pull in.
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