Sekirov Dictionary

pull out

verb 8
pull-out adjective 1
forms 3

verb8

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To remove something from a container.
- He pulled his gun out before she had a chance to scream.
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To withdraw; especially of military forces; to retreat.
- The troops pulled out of the conflict.
- The mayor pulled out of the race for Senate after numerous opinion polls had him polling at less than 10 percent.
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To draw out by dragging or tugging.
- The robbers ransacked the place, pulling out drawers and opening closets. — 1934
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To maneuver a vehicle from the side of a road onto the lane.
- When joining a road, you should check for traffic before pulling out.
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To succeed despite long odds.
- Nobody thought they'd win, but the football team pulled out a victory.
- They were behind by 29 points in the third quarter, but they pulled it out at the buzzer.
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(informal) To use coitus interruptus as a method of birth control.
- Shortly before you ejaculate, you can pull out and use your hand (or hers) to push yourself over the edge. Some of my patients claim this is a more natural method of birth control[…] — 2006
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To transition from a dive to level or climbing flight.
- After releasing its bomb, the plane pulled out of its dive.
To draw out or lengthen.

pull-out adjective1

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That can be pulled out.
- There's a little pull-out table under the sink, too. — 2023

forms

pulled out · pulling out · pulls out

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