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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

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Definition: attract, obtain
Antonyms: repel, throw away

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