To pull
Exemple : He pulls the door open slowly
Definition
"To pull" means to exert force on an object or person towards oneself or in a particular direction, often using the hands or muscles. For example, in the phrase 'He pulls the door open slowly,' it describes the action of drawing the door towards him with controlled effort.
Étymologie
The verb "to pull" originates from the Old English word 'pullian,' which meant to tug or drag. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Dutch 'pullen.' Interestingly, the word has maintained its basic meaning of drawing something toward oneself for centuries.
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"To pull" figure dans la liste Vocaplus "Anglais - Général - (A1) - partie 1", qui contient 103 mots fréquemment utilisés.
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