Pull back
/ˈpʊl ˈbæk/B1
Intermediate
1. To withdraw or retreat from a position or action.
- The troops were ordered to pull back from the front line.
- After the backlash, the company decided to pull back on its controversial policy changes.
2. To reduce involvement or investment in something.
- Investors decided to pull back from the stock market due to uncertainty.
- The CEO announced plans to pull back on expansion efforts to focus more on core operations.
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