Pull in front of Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈfɹənt/ /ˈəv

POOL in FRUN-tuhv

UK

pˈʊl/ /ˈɪn/ /fɹˈʌnt/ /ˈɒv

POOL in fr-UNT-ov

Definition

To drive your vehicle ahead of another vehicle, moving into their lane so that you are now in front of them. Often used when changing lanes or entering a road.

Usage & Nuances

Usually describes a sudden or unexpected driving maneuver; can have a negative tone if done dangerously. Most common in driving contexts. Do not use for walking or non-driving situations.

• Spanish: ponerse delante de (al conducir) - meterse delante de (coche)
• Portuguese (BR): entrar na frente de (no trânsito) - cortar a frente de (carro)
• Portuguese (PT): meter-se à frente de (no trânsito) - passar para a frente de (carro)
• Chinese (Simplified): （驾车时）插到…前面
• Chinese (Traditional): （駕車時）切到…前面
• Hindi: (ड्राइविंग में) आगे निकल जाना - सामने घुस जाना
• Arabic: التقدم أمام (بسيارة)
• Bengali: সামনে গাড়ি ঢোকানো - সামনে কেটে যাওয়া
• Russian: подрезать - перестроиться перед (кем-то)
• Japanese: 前に割り込む
• Vietnamese: cắt ngang đầu - vượt lên phía trước (xe khác)
• Korean: 앞에 끼어들다
• Turkish: önüne kırmak
• Urdu: آگے گھس جانا - سامنے گاڑی لے آنا
• Indonesian: memotong di depan - masuk ke depan (kendaraan lain)

Example Sentences

Please don't pull in front of other cars on the highway.

basic

He pulled in front of me at the traffic light.

basic

A truck pulled in front of our car suddenly.

basic

I had to brake fast because someone pulled in front of me without looking.

natural

It’s so annoying when drivers pull in front of you and then slow down.

natural

If you pull in front of someone, make sure you have enough space.

natural