pull together
يتعاون
直訳: to drag or move something toward a center point together
Use `pull together` when a group needs to unite and work hard to overcome a challenge.
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- Working as a unified team to solve a problem.
- Commonly used during stressful situations or tight deadlines.
- Focuses on collective effort rather than individual success.
意味
This phrase means that a group of people works together as a team to achieve a goal, especially when things are difficult or stressful.
主な例文
3 / 6A team facing a deadline
If we all pull together, we can finish this report by Friday.
If we all cooperate, we can finish this report by Friday.
Community after a disaster
The whole town pulled together to help the families who lost their homes.
The whole town united to help the families who lost their homes.
Planning a big event
We really need to pull together if this wedding is going to be a success!
We really need to work as a team if this wedding is going to be a success!
文化的背景
The phrase likely originates from rowing or sailing, where synchronized physical effort was the only way to move a large vessel. In modern culture, it is frequently used by politicians and leaders during national crises to foster a sense of shared identity and resilience.
Don't confuse with 'Pull yourself together'
If you say `pull yourself together` to a person, you are telling them to stop being emotional or acting crazy. It is much more aggressive than the teamwork version!
The Power of 'We'
This phrase almost always uses 'we' or 'they'. Since it is about a group, using it with 'I' sounds very strange unless you are the leader telling others what to do.
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- Working as a unified team to solve a problem.
- Commonly used during stressful situations or tight deadlines.
- Focuses on collective effort rather than individual success.
What It Means
Imagine a heavy rope that everyone needs to grab. To pull together means everyone uses their strength at the same time. It is about unity and teamwork. It is not just about working; it is about cooperating under pressure. You use it when a situation gets tough. It implies that if you do not act as one, you might fail.
How To Use It
You can use it as a verb phrase. You might say, "We need to pull together." It often appears when a deadline is close. You can also use it to describe a community. For example, a neighborhood pulls together after a storm. It sounds active and energetic. It feels like everyone is rolling up their sleeves.
When To Use It
Use it in the office when a project is failing. Use it with your family when planning a big wedding. It is perfect for sports teams during halftime. If you are texting a group chat about a surprise party, this fits perfectly. It shows you value the group effort. It is very common in motivational speeches.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for solo tasks. If you are just doing your own homework, you are not pulling together. Avoid it for very simple, non-stressful things. You do not pull together to watch a movie. It sounds a bit too dramatic for low-stakes hanging out. Also, do not confuse it with pull yourself together, which means to stop crying or being upset.
Cultural Background
This phrase has a strong history in manual labor and sailing. Think of sailors pulling ropes to raise a heavy sail. In Western culture, it reflects the value of "community spirit." It became very popular during wartime and natural disasters. It suggests that the group is more important than the individual. It is a very positive, heroic-sounding expression.
Common Variations
You might hear pull it together. This is slightly different and usually means "get organized." Another variation is pull together as a team. Sometimes people say pulling in the same direction. All of these focus on the power of the group. Just remember: pull together is about the action of cooperating.
使い方のコツ
The phrase is neutral and safe for almost any context. Be careful not to add 'it' in the middle unless you mean to tell someone to stop being emotional or messy.
Don't confuse with 'Pull yourself together'
If you say `pull yourself together` to a person, you are telling them to stop being emotional or acting crazy. It is much more aggressive than the teamwork version!
The Power of 'We'
This phrase almost always uses 'we' or 'they'. Since it is about a group, using it with 'I' sounds very strange unless you are the leader telling others what to do.
The 'Blitz' Spirit
In the UK, this phrase is often linked to the 'Blitz Spirit' from WWII, where people believe that facing a disaster makes everyone become better neighbors.
例文
6If we all pull together, we can finish this report by Friday.
If we all cooperate, we can finish this report by Friday.
Focuses on the shared goal of meeting a deadline.
The whole town pulled together to help the families who lost their homes.
The whole town united to help the families who lost their homes.
Shows emotional support and community action.
We really need to pull together if this wedding is going to be a success!
We really need to work as a team if this wedding is going to be a success!
Used to motivate friends or family members.
Come on guys, let's pull together and win this second half!
Come on guys, let's unite and win this second half!
A classic motivational phrase in sports.
If we all pull together, we can clean this disaster in ten minutes.
If we all help out, we can clean this mess in ten minutes.
A slightly humorous way to address a boring chore.
Let's pull together and finally book those flights tonight!
Let's all cooperate and finally book those flights tonight!
Used to push for a group decision.
自分をテスト
Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence about teamwork.
The project was failing, but the department managed to ___ and save it.
`Pull together` is the only option that means working as a team to solve a problem.
Select the best fit for a community context.
After the flood, the neighbors ___ to clean up the park.
When a community works as one for a common cause, they `pull together`.
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Formality of 'Pull Together'
Used with friends for chores.
Let's pull together and clean the car.
Standard use in most daily life.
The team needs to pull together.
Used by leaders in speeches.
The nation must pull together in these times.
When to Pull Together
Office Crisis
Meeting a tight deadline.
Sports
Winning a difficult match.
Disasters
Helping after a storm.
Family Events
Organizing a big party.
よくある質問
10 問Yes, but it is more emotional. Collaborate sounds like a cold business term, while pull together sounds like people helping each other during a hard time.
Absolutely. You can say, "You and I need to pull together to finish this," though it's more common for larger groups.
Yes, it is neutral. In an email to a boss, you could write, "The team really pulled together to meet the client's needs."
The past tense is pulled together. For example, "They pulled together last night to finish the project."
Not exactly. Pull it together usually means 'get organized' or 'stop being messy.' Pull together (without 'it') is about teamwork.
Rarely. While it has literal roots, today we almost always use it for the metaphorical idea of cooperation.
Both! It is a very common idiom across all major English dialects.
Often, yes. It suggests there was a challenge or a bit of chaos that required people to unite.
Yes, this is very common in political speeches during a crisis or a national emergency.
Using it for an individual. You cannot say, "I need to pull together to study." You would say, "I need to get it together."
関連フレーズ
join forces
To combine efforts or strengths for a specific goal.
pitch in
To help out with a task, often a shared one like cleaning.
get your act together
To become organized or start performing better (often individual).
team up
To form a group to do something together.
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