Pull a lever Meaning in English
expression
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɛvɝ/, /ˈɫivɝ
PUL uh LEE-ver or PUL uh LEV-er
pˈʊl/ /æɪ/ /lˈiːvɐ
PUL uh LEE-vuh
Definition
To use your hand to move a lever, usually to operate a machine or start an action.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in technical or mechanical contexts. Common with machines, slot machines, or control panels. 'Pull a lever' means to physically move a handle; don't confuse with 'push a button.' Sometimes used metaphorically for making a decision or starting something important.
Spanish: tirar de una palancaPortuguese (BR): puxar uma alavancaPortuguese (PT): puxar uma alavancaChinese (Simplified): 拉动杠杆Chinese (Traditional): 拉動槓桿Hindi: लीवर खींचनाArabic: سحب ذراع التحكمBengali: লিভার টানাRussian: потянуть за рычагJapanese: レバーを引くVietnamese: kéo cần gạtKorean: 레버를 당기다Turkish: kolu çekmekUrdu: لیور کھینچناIndonesian: menarik tuas
Example Sentences
He had to pull a lever to start the machine.
basic
You need to pull a lever if you want the door to open.
basic
To play the game, just pull a lever on the side.
basic
All I had to do was pull a lever and the lights came on.
natural
He loves old slot machines—you have to pull a lever to try your luck.
natural
Sometimes making a big change is as simple as deciding to pull a lever.
natural