Yank on Meaning in English
expression
ˈjæŋk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
YANGK-awn
jˈæŋk/ /ˈɒn
YANGK-on
Definición
To pull something suddenly and forcefully, usually with your hand.
Uso & Matices
Informal phrase; commonly used for physical actions (ropes, handles, doors). Not used for gentle or controlled motions—'yank on' implies a jerk or abrupt pull. Don't confuse with 'pull on' (neutral), which can be soft or steady.
Spanish: tirar de - jalar dePortuguese (BR): puxar com forçaPortuguese (PT): puxar com forçaChinese (Simplified): 猛拉Chinese (Traditional): 猛拉Hindi: ज़ोर से खींचनाArabic: يشد بقوةBengali: হঠাৎ টান মারা - জোরে টান দেওয়াRussian: дёргать (резко)Japanese: 強く引っ張るVietnamese: giật mạnhKorean: 확 잡아당기다Turkish: sertçe çekmekUrdu: زور سے کھینچناIndonesian: menyentak - menarik dengan kuat
Oraciones de Ejemplo
He yanked on the rope to pull the bucket up.
basic
If you yank on the handle, the door will open.
basic
Please don't yank on the cables; they might break.
basic
The dog kept yanking on its leash during the walk.
natural
I had to yank on my boots to get them off.
natural
Kids sometimes yank on each other's backpacks for fun.
natural