Pull down
verb
To bring something from a higher to a lower position using force.
He had to pull down the heavy box from the shelf.
Often appears as...
- pull down a curtain
- pull down blinds
verb
To demolish, destroy or remove a building or structure.
They had to pull down the old building before constructing the new one.
Often appears as...
- pull down a building
- pull down a structure
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To lower or reduce in amount, intensity or power.
Countries try to pull down their carbon emissions for a healthier environment.
Often appears as...
- pull down emissions
- pull down numbers
verb
To earn or receive as income or profit.
As a successful author, he pulls down a hefty sum for his works.
Often appears as...
- pull down a salary
- pull down profits
Usage tips
Slang
verb
To select something from a drop-down menu on a computer screen.
You'll need to pull down the 'File' menu to see the 'Save' option.
Often appears as...
- pull down a menu
- pull down a list
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To bring something from a higher to a lower position using force.
He had to pull down the heavy box from the shelf.
Often appears as...
- pull down a curtain
- pull down blinds
verb
To demolish, destroy or remove a building or structure.
They had to pull down the old building before constructing the new one.
Often appears as...
- pull down a building
- pull down a structure
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To lower or reduce in amount, intensity or power.
Countries try to pull down their carbon emissions for a healthier environment.
Often appears as...
- pull down emissions
- pull down numbers
verb
To earn or receive as income or profit.
As a successful author, he pulls down a hefty sum for his works.
Often appears as...
- pull down a salary
- pull down profits
Usage tips
Slang
verb
To select something from a drop-down menu on a computer screen.
You'll need to pull down the 'File' menu to see the 'Save' option.
Often appears as...
- pull down a menu
- pull down a list
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Think of 'pull down' as a physical effort, usually involving your hands.
She had to pull down the rope to raise the flag.
Pro Tip 2/2Literal Movement
The action moves something literally from up to down.
Use both hands to pull down the attic ladder safely.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Think of 'pull down' as a physical effort, usually involving your hands.
She had to pull down the rope to raise the flag.
Pro Tip 2/2Literal Movement
The action moves something literally from up to down.
Use both hands to pull down the attic ladder safely.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Think of 'pull down' as a physical effort, usually involving your hands.
She had to pull down the rope to raise the flag.
Pro Tip 2/2Literal Movement
The action moves something literally from up to down.
Use both hands to pull down the attic ladder safely.
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