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PULL OUT

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There are 4 meanings of the phrase Pull Out.

Pull Out - as a verb

Move out or away

Example: "The troops pulled out after the cease-fire"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
get out

Bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover

Example: "Draw a weapon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw8get outpull6take out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
remove11take8withdraw18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

Example: "Pull weeds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw outextract16pull6rip outtake outtear out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
remove11take8withdraw18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Remove oneself from an obligation

Example: "He bowed out when he heard how much work was involved"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
back downback offbow outchicken out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
retire6withdraw18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The team decided to pull out of the competition due to injuries."
"He decided to pull out of the competition."
"The team had to pull out of the tournament due to injuries."
"The country decided to pull out of the international alliance."
"The driver had to pull out of the race due to engine failure."
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