Pull out | EWA Phasal Verbs Dictionary
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Pull out

/ˈpʊl ˈaʊt/

B1

PreIntermediate

1. To withdraw from an agreement, arrangement, or situation.

  • The company decided to pull out of the merger at the last minute.
  • Due to financial difficulties, they had to pull out from sponsoring the event.

2. To remove or detach something from a container or place.

  • He pulled out a pen from his bag to sign the document.
  • She pulled out a chair and sat down during the meeting.

3. To change direction in a vehicle by leaving one lane to move into another.

  • The car pulled out into traffic without signaling.
  • Before pulling out, make sure to check your blind spots.

4. To extract something, especially in a medical context.

  • The dentist pulled out the patient's tooth.
  • The doctor had to pull out a splinter from his finger.

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