pull

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To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force

• We saw the old building pulled down.

  Wir sahen, dass man das alte Gebäude abgerissen hatte.

  Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR

• I think we can pull it off.

  Ich denke, dass wir das schon über die Bühne bringen können.

  Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR

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To gather with the hand, or by drawing toward oneself; to pluck or pick (flowers, fruit, etc.)

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To attract or net; to pull in

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To remove or withdraw (something), especially from public circulation or availability

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To retrieve or look up for use

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To persuade (someone) to have sex with oneselten

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To interest (someone) in dating or pursuing one (whether or not this has led to sex)selten

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To obtain (a permit) from a regulatory authorityselten

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To do or perform, especially something seen as negative by the speakerselten

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To copy or emulate the actions or behaviour associated with the person or thing mentioned (with a and the name of a person, place, event, etc.)selten