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pull over

The correct spelling is pull over.

How to pronounce pull over

verb

Say it like: Pul-l o-ver

The correct spelling is pull over. (of a vehicle) To come to a stop, and turn off the road (i.e. onto the roadside or hard shoulder). For example: "Can you pull over just after the post office? My house is next door."

Usage Examples

Can you pull over just after the post office? My house is next door.

The cops pulled me over for speeding.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.(of a vehicle) To come to a stop, and turn off the road (i.e. onto the roadside or hard shoulder).
  2. 2.To command or force someone to drive their vehicle to the side of the road or curb and come to a stop.

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