verb
pull
To carry out an act or feat.
The magician pulls a surprising trick with an ordinary coin.
Etymology
Pull developed a sense of bringing off or carrying out an action. Expressions such as pull a trick apply that achievement sense to a particular act.
More examples
- They pulled off a difficult rescue.
- He tried to pull a prank on his brother.
- I cannot believe she pulled that stunt again.
Forms
pull · pulls · pulled · pulling