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プルアップ

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Meanings

1

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

pull-up; chin-up

Refers to the bodyweight exercise where one pulls oneself up on a bar. Often used with する to mean 'do pull-ups'.

See also: 懸垂

2

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', noun-modifying (irregular)

pull-up (electronics); hauling up; pulling up

In electronics, a pull-up resistor pulls a voltage to a high level. Also used for physically hauling or pulling something upward. The prenominal form プルアップの is common in technical compounds.

See also: プルアップ抵抗 · プルアップレザー

3

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

stopping; pulling up (a vehicle)

Used for bringing a vehicle to a stop, such as pulling over to the side of the road. Less common than 停車 or 止める in everyday speech.

4

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

pulling up (an aircraft); increasing altitude

Aviation term for raising the nose of an aircraft to gain altitude. Technical and not used in general conversation.