pulling out
ˈpʊlɪŋ aʊt
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Definition of pulling out - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
withdrawalact of withdrawing from a situation
  • The pulling out of troops was unexpected.
exit retreat
2.
reproductionUSmethod of birth control by withdrawalUS
  • Pulling out is not a reliable birth control method.
coitus interruptus withdrawal
3.
decision-makingRaredecision to leave an obligationRare
  • His pulling out from the project surprised everyone.
exit retreat withdrawal
4.
aviationTECH.maneuver of leveling an aircraft after a diveTECH.
  • The pilot executed a smooth pulling out.
leveling maneuver recovery
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removal of hair
taking hair out by pulling
remove plant
remove completely by pulling out from the ground
contraception
method of birth control by pulling out
plant
the act of pulling something out by the roots
tool
instrument for pulling out tight components
hair removal
device removing hair by pulling it out
extraction
removal of something by pulling it out

Examples of pulling out in a sentence

  • His pulling out from the project was a shock.
  • They discussed the risks of pulling out.
  • Pulling out requires careful timing.
  • The pulling out of troops was unexpected.
  • Her pulling out from the deal was strategic.
  • Pulling out requires precise control from the pilot.

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  1. French:retrait, coït interrompu, ...
  2. German:Rückzug, Coitus interruptus, ...
  3. Italian:ritiro, coito interrotto, ...
  4. Spanish:retirada, marcha atrás, ...
  5. Portuguese:retirada, coito interrompido, ...
  6. Chinese:撤退, 体外射精, ...
  7. Japanese:撤退, 外出し, ...
  8. Arabic:اِنْسِحَاب, اَلْعَزْل, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּרִישָׁה, מִשְׁגָּל נָסוֹג, ...
  10. Russian:вывод, прерванный половой акт, ...
  11. Ukrainian:виведення, перерваний статевий акт, ...
  12. Hindi:वापसी, वापसी विधि, ...
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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Expressions with pull out

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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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