tow

[toʊ]

tow Definition

• 1. to pull a car, boat, etc. behind another vehicle, using a rope or chain
• 2. to take a vehicle that is illegally parked away by attaching it to a truck and driving it to a pound

Using tow: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tow" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The car broke down and had to be towed to the garage.

• Example

  The illegally parked car was towed away by the police.

• Example

  He towed his boat to the lake for the weekend.

tow Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tow

• haul
• drag
• pull
• transport

Phrases with tow

• in tow

  accompanying or following closely behind someone or something

  Example

  She arrived at the party with her children in tow.

• get/take someone/something in tow

  to take control of someone or something and make them do what you want

  Example

  The new manager quickly got the team in tow and improved their performance.

• under tow

  being pulled by another vehicle or vessel

  Example

  The disabled ship was under tow by a tugboat.

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Summary: tow in Brief

The verb 'tow' [toʊ] means to pull a vehicle or object behind another using a rope or chain. It can also refer to taking an illegally parked vehicle away. The phrase 'in tow' means accompanying or following closely behind someone or something, while 'get/take someone/something in tow' means to take control of someone or something and make them do what you want.