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pull-up Definition

pull-up (po̵ol′up′)

noun

an exercise in which a person chins himself or herself

pull up Synonyms

pull up

v.

  1. To remove

    dislodge, elevate, pull out, dig out; see remove 1.

  2. To stop

    arrive, come to a halt, come to a stop, get there; see stop 1.

pull-up Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • do: Faster pull-ups You can do pull-ups a lot faster by doing a drop catch.
  • wear: I am at a standstill at present both are wearing pull-ups, now weather is drier it is time to start again.
  • have: Now, of course we have disposable pull-ups that do get wet well that's a success for real diaper campaigners.

Preposition: at

night: On the advice of the educational psychologist and the health visitor, I put him back in pull-ups at night.

Adjective modifier

  • internal: Logic High: 10V ( via internal pull-up ).
  • disposable: Now, of course we have disposable pull-ups that do get wet well that's a success for real diaper campaigners.
  • sharp: Margot herself, a mischievous sprite, is in for a sharp pull-up from Miss Annersley.
  • more: As your muscles get stronger, the contraction can be held for longer and more pull-ups achieved.

Modifies a noun

  • resistor: Actually pin 8 is the processor reset line and has an on-board pull-up resistor.
  • bar: Stretch yourself, whatever your height, with the pull-up bar that won't wreck your door or leave your feet on the floor.
  • diaper: Whilst I'm being the cynic, I'd like to comment on the pull-up diaper scenario.

Noun used with modifier

on-board: Actually pin 8 is the processor reset line and has an on-board pull-up resistor.