pull off
pʊl ɒf
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Definition of pull off - Reverso English Dictionary

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Phrasal verb

1.
removaltr.remove something by pullingtr.
  • He quickly pulled off his shoes..
detach extract remove
2.
achieve successtr.succeed in achieving something difficulttr.
  • She managed to pull off the deal despite the odds..
accomplish achieve carry out
3.
vehicle movementintr.UKstart moving a vehicle from a stopintr.UK
  • The bus pulled off as soon as everyone was seated.
drive off move off
4.
drivingintr.USturn off a road onto anotherintr.US
  • The car pulled off the highway at the next exit.
turn aside
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Expressions with pull off

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pull off a trickv.
successfully perform a clever or difficult trick
He managed to pull off a trick during the show.

Expressions with pull

pull downv.
make clothes lower on the body
She pulled down her sleeves to cover her arms.
pull outv.
remove something from a place where it is attached or enclosed
She carefully pulled out the splinter with tweezers..
pull upv.
cause a vehicle to stop
She pulled up the car at the curb.
pull aheadv.
move into a leading position in a race
She managed to pull ahead in the final lap.
pull atv.
tug or pluck gently with fingers
She would pull at the loose thread on her sweater.
pull back the curtainv.
move a curtain to reveal something behind it
She pulled back the curtain to see the view.

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Terms with pull off included in their meaning

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shoot one's cuffsv.
gesture
pull shirt cuffs out to show off clothing or style
bootjackn.
heel grip
device gripping heel to pull off boots

Examples of pull off in a sentence

  • They managed to pull off the old wallpaper.
  • They pulled off a surprise victory in the final match.
  • He pulled off the heist without leaving any clues.
  • The taxi pulled off when the light turned green.
  • After checking the mirrors, she pulled off from the curb.
  • He pulled off the main road to get gas.

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  1. French:enlever, réussir, ...
  2. German:abziehen, schaffen, ...
  3. Italian:togliere, portare a termine, ...
  4. Spanish:quitar, conseguir, ...
  5. Portuguese:tirar, conseguir, ...
  6. Chinese:脱掉, 成功完成, ...
  7. Japanese:引き抜く, 成功する, ...
  8. Arabic:خَلَعَ, نَجَحَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לַחְלוֹץ, לְהַצְלִיחַ בְּ, ...
  10. Russian:снять, справляться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зняти, досягти успіху, ...
  12. Hindi:उतारना, सफल होना, ...
pull-off
ˈpʊlˌɔːf

Definition of pull-off - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
roadside areaRareUSarea on the side of a road for stopping safelyRareUS
  • He used the pull-off to check his map and stretch his legs..
lay-by rest area
2.
musicTECH.technique of plucking a string by pulling offTECH.
  • He used a pull-off to play the guitar solo.
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Images of pull-off

  • pull-off: area on the side of a road for stopping safely
    area on the side of a road for stopping safely

Origin of pull-off

Middle English, pull (to draw) + off (away)

Terms related to pull-off

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Examples of pull-off in a sentence

  • The car broke down, so we waited in the pull-off for help.
  • The guitarist's pull-off added flair to the melody.
  • Mastering the pull-off can enhance your playing style.

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  1. French:aire de repos, pull-off, ...
  2. German:Parkbucht, Pull-off, ...
  3. Italian:piazzola, pull-off, ...
  4. Spanish:apartadero, técnica de pull-off, ...
  5. Portuguese:paragem, pull-off, ...
  6. Chinese:停车带, 拨弦技巧, ...
  7. Japanese:路肩, 引き離し, ...
  8. Arabic:مِنْطَقَة تَوَقُّف جانِبِيَّة, سَحْب الإِصْبَع, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִפְרָץ חֲנִיָּה, ...
  10. Russian:обочина, срыв, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зона відпочинку, відрив, ...
  12. Hindi:सड़क किनारे का क्षेत्र, खींचकर बजाने की तकनीक, ...
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