English Explanatory Dictionary

pull up on

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To come to, visit.
  2. To call out or criticise someone for something they have done wrong.
  3. To a do a drive-by on (someone).

Word forms

pull up on pulls up on pulling up on pulled up on

Etymology

From pull up + on. The "call out"/"criticise" sense is derived from the analogy of cops (police) pulling up alongside of one's vehicle in order to confront or arrest them for wrongdoing.

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