pull-out US
ˈpʊlˌaʊt
See also: extendable (UK)
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Definition of pull-out - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

furnitureUSable to be removed or extended by pullingUS
  • We bought a pull-out couch for the guest room.
  • The pull-out desk saves space in my room.
  • We installed a pull-out shelf in the kitchen.
extendable removable
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bed that slides out from inside a sofa or cabinet
We bought a pull-out bed for the guest room.

Origin of pull-out

English, pull (draw) + out (outside)

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removal
pull someone or something out of a place
quick retrieval
pull something out quickly with a jerk
drag out
pull something out or away
unsheath
pull out your sword from its sheath
gesture
pull shirt cuffs out to show off clothing or style
boating
pull a boat out of the water
remove quickly
pull something out quickly or forcefully
grooming
pluck or pull out with tweezers

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  1. French:escamotable, ...
  2. German:ausziehbar, ...
  3. Italian:estraibile, ...
  4. Spanish:desplegable, ...
  5. Portuguese:extensível, ...
  6. Chinese:可拉出的, ...
  7. Japanese:引き出し式の, ...
  8. Arabic:قابل للسحب, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִשְׁלָף, ...
  10. Russian:выдвижной, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розкладний, ...
  12. Hindi:खींचकर खुलने वाला, ...
pull out
pʊl aʊt

Definition of pull out - Reverso English Dictionary

Phrasal verb

1.
actiontr.remove something from a place where it is attached or enclosedtr.
  • She carefully pulled out the splinter with tweezers..
extract withdraw
2.
withdrawalintr.withdraw from a situation or commitmentintr.
  • The company decided to pull out of the deal.
3.
departureintr.depart from a place or situationintr.
  • The train pulled out of the station.
4.
transportationintr.maneuver a vehicle onto the roadintr.
  • He pulled out onto the highway.
depart exit
5.
militarytr.withdraw military forces from an areatr.
  • The troops were ordered to pull out by dawn.
retreat withdraw
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move something or someone out from inside a place
He pulled out of the parking space.
reserve or hold back nothing, give full effort without restraint
She decided to pull out all the stops for the final presentation.
use every possible effort or resource to succeed
They pulled out all stops to finish the project on time.
produce an idea result or success suddenly as if by magic
The team seemed lost until the coach pulled out of a hat new tactics.
choose or produce something in a surprising or random way
He managed to pull out of the hat a perfect answer.
recover from a difficult or declining situation
The company pulled out of the dive after the new strategy.

Examples of pull out in a sentence

  • The dentist will pull out the infected tooth.
  • Several sponsors may pull out if costs keep rising.
  • She pulled out of the race because of an injury.
  • Our bus pulled out just as the rain started.
  • She pulled out of the race after an injury.
  • She carefully pulled out from the parking spot.

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  1. French:retirer, se retirer, ...
  2. German:herausziehen, sich zurückziehen, ...
  3. Italian:rimuovere, ritirarsi, ...
  4. Spanish:extraer, retirarse, ...
  5. Portuguese:tirar, retirar-se, ...
  6. Chinese:拔出, 退出, ...
  7. Japanese:引き抜く, 撤退する, ...
  8. Arabic:نَزَعَ, اِنْسَحَبَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהוֹצִיא, לִפְרוֹשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:вытащить, выходить из, ...
  11. Ukrainian:витягнути, виходити, ...
  12. Hindi:निकालना, पीछे हटना, ...
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