Think of 'pull down' as a physical effort, usually involving your hands.

Physical Action

The action moves something literally from up to down.

Literal Movement

'Pull down' in demolition means a structure is completely taken apart.

This usage implies no trace of the original structure remains.

Used when actively working to make a quantity or level lower.

Often related to improvement by decreasing something negative.

Refers to earning money, often in a profession or a business setting.

Particularly common in American English for talking about earnings.

Specific to actions within software or digital interfaces.

Involves the user's selection process in a computer environment.