pull (one) off to the side

To move or direct one to a quiet location apart from other people so as to speak together privately. The boss pulled me off to the side and told me my performance had not been satisfactory lately. I pulled the student off to the side to tell him the terrible news.

pull off to the side

To move one's vehicle out of the way of a passage or thoroughfare. The police officer motioned for me to pull off to the side of the road so that I wouldn't block traffic.

See also: off, pull, side, to

See also:

pull (one) off to the side
pull (one) off to one side
take (one) aside
take aside
draw (one) to one side
take/draw somebody to one side
take to one side
take (one) to one side
Can I see you in my office?
Could I see you in my office?

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