Phrasal Verbs:
pull ahead
To move ahead, as in a race.
pull away
- To move away or backward; withdraw: The limousine pulled away from the curb.
- To move ahead of another or others: The horse pulled away and took the lead in the race.
pull back
- To withdraw or retreat.
- To reduce one’s involvement in a given enterprise.
pull down
- To demolish; destroy: pull down an old office building.
- To reduce to a lower level: The bad news pulled down stock prices.
- To depress, as in spirits or health.
- InformalTo draw (money) as wages: pulls down a hefty salary.