tow in

tow in

To bring some vehicle in(to something or some place) by pulling it with another vehicle. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tow" and "in." The mechanic will tow in your car to have a look at why it won't start for you. We had to get the coastguard to tow us in after the engine failed on our boat.
See also: tow
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • tow out
  • tow away
  • tow (someone or something) out of (something or some place)
  • tow into
  • tow (someone or something) into (something or some place)
  • take away
  • take it away
  • in park
  • (Is) this taken?
  • make a pit stop
References in periodicals archive
* If you must tow in heavy traffic, tie the front lifting shackles of the towed vehicle tightly to the rear lifting shackles of the prime mover and connect the air brake lines.