Phrase guide

haul up

verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see haul, up.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The sailors hauled up the anchor.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To come or bring to rest after hauling.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: ambitransitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To confront or question one about one's wrongdoings.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • He was hauled up on numerous charges

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

come to a halt after driving somewhere

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • The Rolls pulled up on pour front lawn
  • The chauffeur hauled up in front of us

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: draw up, pull up

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: stop, halt

History

Etymology

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