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pull in

pul·lin

fairly common uk

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.

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”
3.

move into (a station) of trains

  • “The bullet train drew into Tokyo Station”
4.

get or bring together

  • “accumulate evidence”

noun

1.

a roadside cafe especially for lorry drivers

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Origin

Deverbal from pull in.

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