pull on
Third Person
pulls on
Present Participle
pulling on
Past Tense
pulled on
Past Participle
pulled on
1
to wear a garment by pulling it over one's body without fastening it
- Feeling cold, she pulled on a cozy sweater.
- After his swim, he quickly pulled on a t-shirt.
- Before heading out, she pulled on her favorite pair of socks.
- The mornings were chilly, so he pulled his hoodie on before his run.
- As the sun set, she pulled her beanie on for warmth.
2
to grab and tug something closer to one
- He pulled the cat on to his lap and started petting it.
- Can you pull the chair on closer to the table?
- She gently pulled on the necklace, lost in thought.
- He absentmindedly pulled on the rubber band while thinking.
- Can you pull the chair on closer to the table?
3
to inhale smoke from a cigarette or a similar item
- In deep thought, he pulled on his cigar.
- She sat on the balcony and pulled on her cigarette, watching the city lights.
- On cold nights, he often pulled on his pipe by the fireplace.
- He leaned against the wall, pulling on his cigarette with a distant look.
- Feeling stressed, she went outside to pull on her vape for a quick break.