pull out — to withdraw from a situation, place, or commitment
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to withdraw from a situation, place, or commitment
Pronunciation (IPA): /pʊl aʊt/
Example Sentences
- My dentist pulled out my wisdom tooth, and now I sound like a chipmunk when I talk.
- The magician pulled out a rabbit from his hat, but the rabbit looked more surprised than the audience.
- The government decided to pull out all forces from the region by next month.
pull out
VERB[/pʊl aʊt/]
to withdraw from a situation, place, or commitment
to withdraw from a situation, place, or commitment
When the bull charges at full speed, it's time to pull out!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The verb 'pull' derives from Old English 'pullian', meaning 'to draw or drag'. Combined with the adverb 'out' (from Old English 'ut'), the phrasal verb 'pull out' emerged, meaning 'to extract or withdraw'.
Breakdown
pull (Old English pullian, 'to draw/drag') + out (Old English ut, 'away from within'), forming a phrasal verb meaning 'to extract' or 'to withdraw'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dentist pulled out my wisdom tooth, and now I sound like a chipmunk when I talk.”
“The magician pulled out a rabbit from his hat, but the rabbit looked more surprised than the audience.”
“The government decided to pull out all forces from the region by next month.”
“She pulled out her credit card to pay for the expensive coffee, then immediately regretted her life choices.”
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