verb
Meaning 1
Synonym of bring up short.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: bring up short
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
pull up short
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verb
Meaning 2
To be overwhelmed or dumbfounded by events.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
stop abruptly
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- The police car pulled up short and then turned around fast
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: stop, halt
History
Etymology
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