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Idioms: pull in


1.  Arrive at a destination, as in The train pulled in right on time. [c. 1900]
2.  Rein in, restrain, as in She pulled in her horse, or The executives did not want to pull in their most aggressive salesmen. [c. 1600]
3.  Arrest a suspect, as in The police said they could pull him in on lesser charges. [Late 1800s]


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Definition: arrest
Antonyms: exonerate, free, let go

v

Definition: attract, obtain
Antonyms: repel, throw away


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IN BRIEF: n. - A roadside cafe especially for lorry drivers.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: (British) a roadside cafe especially for lorry drivers
  Synonym: pull-up


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