1. to pull; to draw; to pull tight

2. to string (lines); to run (cable); to stretch

3. to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve)

4. to drag; to haul; to tow

5. to lead (e.g. one's followers)

6. to take someone somewhere (e.g. a suspect to the police)

7. to tempt into joining; to strongly invite to join

8. to delay; to prolong

9. to lengthen the pronunciation (of a word)

10. to quote; to cite; to reference

11. to pull the ball

12. to wear; to put on