Pull over
phrasal verb
To move a vehicle to the side of the road and stop.
If you are tired while driving, pull over and take a rest.
Often appears as...
- pull over and stop
- pull over to the side
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
When the police tell the driver to move to the side and stop.
The officer decided to pull over the car for speeding.
Often appears as...
- pull over for speeding
- police pull over
noun
A type of garment, usually a sweater or a top, that is put on by pulling it over the head.
She decided to wear a pull over today because of the cold weather.
Often appears as...
- wear a pull over
- pull over sweater
phrasal verb
To move a vehicle to the side of the road and stop.
If you are tired while driving, pull over and take a rest.
Often appears as...
- pull over and stop
- pull over to the side
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
When the police tell the driver to move to the side and stop.
The officer decided to pull over the car for speeding.
Often appears as...
- pull over for speeding
- police pull over
noun
A type of garment, usually a sweater or a top, that is put on by pulling it over the head.
She decided to wear a pull over today because of the cold weather.
Often appears as...
- wear a pull over
- pull over sweater
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Driver's action
Indicates a voluntary action by the driver, not always due to an emergency.
I'll pull over at the next rest stop.
Pro Tip 2/3Safety Measure
Use it to suggest stopping the car for safety, like avoiding distractions.
Pull over before checking your phone.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-urgent Stops
Implies stopping for non-urgent reasons such as enjoying a view.
Can we pull over here and take photos?
Pro Tip 1/3Driver's action
Indicates a voluntary action by the driver, not always due to an emergency.
I'll pull over at the next rest stop.
Pro Tip 2/3Safety Measure
Use it to suggest stopping the car for safety, like avoiding distractions.
Pull over before checking your phone.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-urgent Stops
Implies stopping for non-urgent reasons such as enjoying a view.
Can we pull over here and take photos?
Pro Tip 1/3Driver's action
Indicates a voluntary action by the driver, not always due to an emergency.
I'll pull over at the next rest stop.
Pro Tip 2/3Safety Measure
Use it to suggest stopping the car for safety, like avoiding distractions.
Pull over before checking your phone.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-urgent Stops
Implies stopping for non-urgent reasons such as enjoying a view.
Can we pull over here and take photos?
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