pull over

Frequency: 7.918.0 per million words

to move a vehicle to the side of the road

pullpull (verb) + ADVERB

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Examples (10)

  • The police officer asked the driver to pull over to the side of the road.
  • If you see flashing lights behind you, it's best to pull over immediately.
  • He had to pull over because his car was overheating.
  • She decided to pull over at the next rest stop.
  • The traffic warden signaled for the illegally parked car to pull over.
  • When you're tired, it's safer to pull over and rest.
  • He had to pull over to let an ambulance pass.
  • The storm was so severe that they had to pull over and wait it out.
  • Could you pull over here? I need to get out.
  • The driver was instructed to pull over and provide his license and registration.