sta tirando

is pulling

→ stare
phrase Rare #22,389
is pulling The subject may be he, she, it, or formal you. Depending on context, tirare can also mean to throw or draw.
IT: Sta tirando la porta.
EN: He’s pulling the door.

Mi sta tirando!

It’s pulling me!

— Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)

Tom non sta tirando i pugni.

Tom isn't pulling his punches.

Il cavallo sta tirando il carro.

The horse is pulling the cart.

Sta tirando.

He's pulling.

Mi sta tirando a sé!

It's pulling me towards it!

— Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)

Tom sta tirando su con il naso.

Tom is sniffling.

Lui sta tirando.

He's pulling.

Tom sta tirando i capelli di Mary.

Tom is pulling Mary’s hair.