pull together

pull (oneself) together

To calm oneself down and begin to think or act appropriately. I know you're stressed out, but you need to pull yourself together and get this report done! I hope she pulls herself together soon. We need her to be focused.

See also: pull, together

pull together

1. To unify, consolidate, or join together the efforts or resources of a group or team. I know we're behind schedule, but if we pull together, we should be able to get this finished on time. The president is urging all citizens to pull together following the tragic event.

2. To move or organize things closer to one another. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "pull" and "together." Please pull the desks together so we can use them as a table. If it's too bright in here, I can pull together those curtains.

3. To create or organize something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "pull" and "together." I know it can be tough to pull together a nutritious meal at the end of a long day, but your body will thank you for it! I'm trying to pull a meeting together for this Friday.

4. To assemble or compile things from various places or sources. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "pull" and "together." The police are pulling together all the facts to try to figure out what happened last night. We're pulling employee surveys together from our branches around the country.

See also: pull, together

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

pull something together

1. Lit. to close something, such as a pair of drapes or sliding doors. Please pull the doors together when you finish in the closet. Would you pull the drapes together before you turn on the lights?

2. Fig. to assemble something, such as a meal. I will hardly have time to pull a snack together. I will pull a nice dinner together for the two of us.

3. Fig. to organize something; to arrange something. How about a party? I'll see if I can pull something together for Friday night.

4. Fig. to tidy things up; to straighten things up and make them orderly. This place is a mess. Please pull things together.

See also: pull, together

pull together (as a team)

to cooperate; to work well together. Let's all pull together and get this done. If we pull together as a team, we can get this job done on time.

See also: pull, together

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

pull together

1. Make a joint effort, cooperate, as in If we pull together, I'm sure we'll meet our quota. [Late 1700s]

2. pull something together. Assemble or gather together, as in Once we pull together all the facts, we'll understand the situation. [Late 1800s] Also see pull oneself together.

See also: pull, together

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

pull together

cooperate in a task or undertaking.

See also: pull, together

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

pull together

1. To draw some things closer to each other: We pulled our chairs together so that we could talk.

2. To bring together things gathered from several sources; compile something: The report pulls together findings from previous studies. The way you've written the ending is good—it pulls the whole story together. The tragedy has pulled the community closer together.

3. To make a joint effort toward a common goal; cooperate: The whole community pulled together to rebuild the school that had burned down.

4. To make oneself calm and tranquil. Used reflexively: Stop crying and pull yourself together!

See also: pull, together

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

pull (oneself) together

To regain one's composure.

See also: pull, together

pull together

To make a joint effort.

See also: pull, together

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

See also:

put (oneself) at (one's) ease
wash (one's) hands of (someone or something)
wash hands of
wash one's hands of
wash your hands of
wash your hands of somebody/something
wash your hands of something/someone
for (one's) (own) sake
for sake
keep sight of somebody/something

References in periodicals archive

But we also used our diplomatic muscle to pull together an extensive coalition to implement the letter and spirit of this resolution.

Security cooperation in a post September 11, 2001 world

"All the people involved in the Puebla-Panama Plan really have a realistic view of the benefits and the challenges to pull together the region."

Back on track: from Panama to Puebla and beyond, Central America heads toward the North American free trade bloc. (Central America)

Imagine a workplace where everyone's talent meshes perfectly with the needs and gifts of all our coworkers, where we pull together like a team of world-class athletes, musicians, or even thieves, where our projects are choreographed by a genius, and we execute our tasks with the smooth efficiency of a well-oiled machine.

Honor among thieves: maybe those shady characters in heist movies can actually teach us a thing or two about cooperation and a just society

Without access to Rice--perhaps it was a matter of national security--Felix had to rely on relatives and colleagues to pull together information for the book.

Condi: the Condoleezza Rice Story

How did Chicago NAMA pull together a group that would be willing to discuss the details?

A look inside the AG retailer industry

The last two essays, Martyn Bennett's on the English officer corps in the period 1620-60 and Mark Weitz's on chivalry among Confederate officers in the American Civil War, present some useful ideas and examples, but both fail to pull together elements of the vast amount of available source material into compelling interpretations of their topics.

The Chivalric Ethos and the Development of Military Professionalism

Instead, they propose, word understanding hinges on activation of interconnected brain areas that pull together knowledge about that particular word and its associated actions and sensations.

The brain's word act: reading verbs revs up motor cortex areas

Frovi put together an internal truck group comprising drivers, supervisors and safety representatives, to pull together the mill's customized list of requirements and choose a supplier: Kalmar Industries Sverige AB, Ljungby, Sweden.

Online exclusives for December

Andrea Schepmann, management and horticultural specialist for the Krohn Conservatory in Ohio, concludes, "It falls to all of us, as organizations, scientists and communities, to pull together, to continue to track butterflies and their habitat, so all of our long-term records will fit together to give us an accurate picture to work with." CONTACT: NABA, 4 Delaware Road, Morristown, NI 07960 (no phone), www.naba.org.

Farming butterflies

These pages pull together resources from across the Internet.

Environment, health, and safety online

The diagram below (Figure ONE) is included to provide a conceptual and theoretical model using a family systems approach (Bowen, 1978) to pull together the concepts and theories outlined in this study.

Self-regulation and teacher-student relationships

VANCOUVER -- Canada's largest employer, the federal government, will pull together its many and disparate mental health services for it employees and set an example in dealing with its own workplace mental health issues.

Canada's biggest employer to strengthen workplace mental health programs

It allows users to "quickly and easily pull together the documents needed to deliver a comprehensive financial report book to end-users across the organization," FRx Software said in an announcement.

FRx Software Corp

"The project is a way to pull together her village of people and carry on her memory," wrote her husband, Irv, in a letter explaining the project.

Memorial project raises funds for Uganda school

In all seriousness, he notes that the schools do pull together for the community.

A rivalry for charity

词组	pull together
释义	pull together pull (oneself) together To calm oneself down and begin to think or act appropriately. I know you're stressed out, but you need to pull yourself together and get this report done! I hope she pulls herself together soon. We need her to be focused. See also: pull, together pull together 1. To unify, consolidate, or join together the efforts or resources of a group or team. I know we're behind schedule, but if we pull together, we should be able to get this finished on time. The president is urging all citizens to pull together following the tragic event. 2. To move or organize things closer to one another. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "pull" and "together." Please pull the desks together so we can use them as a table. If it's too bright in here, I can pull together those curtains. 3. To create or organize something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "pull" and "together." I know it can be tough to pull together a nutritious meal at the end of a long day, but your body will thank you for it! I'm trying to pull a meeting together for this Friday. 4. To assemble or compile things from various places or sources. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "pull" and "together." The police are pulling together all the facts to try to figure out what happened last night. We're pulling employee surveys together from our branches around the country. See also: pull, together Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. pull something together 1. Lit. to close something, such as a pair of drapes or sliding doors. Please pull the doors together when you finish in the closet. Would you pull the drapes together before you turn on the lights? 2. Fig. to assemble something, such as a meal. I will hardly have time to pull a snack together. I will pull a nice dinner together for the two of us. 3. Fig. to organize something; to arrange something. How about a party? I'll see if I can pull something together for Friday night. 4. Fig. to tidy things up; to straighten things up and make them orderly. This place is a mess. Please pull things together. See also: pull, together pull together (as a team) to cooperate; to work well together. Let's all pull together and get this done. If we pull together as a team, we can get this job done on time. See also: pull, together McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. pull together 1. Make a joint effort, cooperate, as in If we pull together, I'm sure we'll meet our quota. [Late 1700s] 2. pull something together. Assemble or gather together, as in Once we pull together all the facts, we'll understand the situation. [Late 1800s] Also see pull oneself together. See also: pull, together The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. pull together cooperate in a task or undertaking. See also: pull, together Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary pull together v. 1. To draw some things closer to each other: We pulled our chairs together so that we could talk. 2. To bring together things gathered from several sources; compile something: The report pulls together findings from previous studies. The way you've written the ending is good—it pulls the whole story together. The tragedy has pulled the community closer together. 3. To make a joint effort toward a common goal; cooperate: The whole community pulled together to rebuild the school that had burned down. 4. To make oneself calm and tranquil. Used reflexively: Stop crying and pull yourself together! See also: pull, together The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. pull (oneself) together To regain one's composure. See also: pull, together pull together To make a joint effort. See also: pull, together American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: put (oneself) at (one's) ease wash (one's) hands of (someone or something) wash hands of wash one's hands of wash your hands of wash your hands of somebody/something wash your hands of something/someone for (one's) (own) sake for sake keep sight of somebody/something References in periodicals archive But we also used our diplomatic muscle to pull together an extensive coalition to implement the letter and spirit of this resolution. Security cooperation in a post September 11, 2001 world "All the people involved in the Puebla-Panama Plan really have a realistic view of the benefits and the challenges to pull together the region." Back on track: from Panama to Puebla and beyond, Central America heads toward the North American free trade bloc. (Central America) Imagine a workplace where everyone's talent meshes perfectly with the needs and gifts of all our coworkers, where we pull together like a team of world-class athletes, musicians, or even thieves, where our projects are choreographed by a genius, and we execute our tasks with the smooth efficiency of a well-oiled machine. Honor among thieves: maybe those shady characters in heist movies can actually teach us a thing or two about cooperation and a just society Without access to Rice--perhaps it was a matter of national security--Felix had to rely on relatives and colleagues to pull together information for the book. Condi: the Condoleezza Rice Story How did Chicago NAMA pull together a group that would be willing to discuss the details? A look inside the AG retailer industry The last two essays, Martyn Bennett's on the English officer corps in the period 1620-60 and Mark Weitz's on chivalry among Confederate officers in the American Civil War, present some useful ideas and examples, but both fail to pull together elements of the vast amount of available source material into compelling interpretations of their topics. The Chivalric Ethos and the Development of Military Professionalism Instead, they propose, word understanding hinges on activation of interconnected brain areas that pull together knowledge about that particular word and its associated actions and sensations. The brain's word act: reading verbs revs up motor cortex areas Frovi put together an internal truck group comprising drivers, supervisors and safety representatives, to pull together the mill's customized list of requirements and choose a supplier: Kalmar Industries Sverige AB, Ljungby, Sweden. Online exclusives for December Andrea Schepmann, management and horticultural specialist for the Krohn Conservatory in Ohio, concludes, "It falls to all of us, as organizations, scientists and communities, to pull together, to continue to track butterflies and their habitat, so all of our long-term records will fit together to give us an accurate picture to work with." CONTACT: NABA, 4 Delaware Road, Morristown, NI 07960 (no phone), www.naba.org. Farming butterflies These pages pull together resources from across the Internet. Environment, health, and safety online The diagram below (Figure ONE) is included to provide a conceptual and theoretical model using a family systems approach (Bowen, 1978) to pull together the concepts and theories outlined in this study. Self-regulation and teacher-student relationships VANCOUVER -- Canada's largest employer, the federal government, will pull together its many and disparate mental health services for it employees and set an example in dealing with its own workplace mental health issues. Canada's biggest employer to strengthen workplace mental health programs It allows users to "quickly and easily pull together the documents needed to deliver a comprehensive financial report book to end-users across the organization," FRx Software said in an announcement. FRx Software Corp "The project is a way to pull together her village of people and carry on her memory," wrote her husband, Irv, in a letter explaining the project. Memorial project raises funds for Uganda school In all seriousness, he notes that the schools do pull together for the community. A rivalry for charity
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