: Re: Correct word for "Pulling some one into work, with continuous effort"? Please consider the below excerpt. 'How long is your break?' I shouted. A group of labourers sat under the banyan tree

Neither of the two words you have selected are appropriate in the context you are using them in.
Are you physically having to drag or pull the men back to work? If so, either of those words would work, but only if you are physically dragging them back to work.
You'll notice in your word meanings, both say haul a person or pull someone they can only be used if you are physically pulling a person.
In your sample text you suggest that you are verbally encouraging them back to work, ('How long is your break?' I shouted.) if that is the case then chivvy would be a better word to use -
From OED -

chivvy, v.1
To harry, harass, trouble, worry.

In use -

Doris..and I chivvied the chicken around till we caught her.
...exhausted by my daily ritual of chivvying up the men every two hours.

The word up is not strictly necessary and would work with or without it.

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