pull up

verb

1. 1

   remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

   pull weeds

   extract a bad tooth

2. 2

   come to a halt after driving somewhere

   The Rolls pulled up on pour front lawn

   The chauffeur hauled up in front of us

3. 3

   cause (a vehicle) to stop

   He pulled up the car in front of the hotel

4. 4

   straighten oneself

   He drew himself up when he talked to his superior