pull off

/pˈʊl ˈɒf/

/pˈʊl ˈɔf/

to pull off

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: pull]

to remove or take off something, such as clothing or a covering, by pulling it away

to be successful in doing something, such as achieving a goal, etc.

synonyms : bring off

antonyms : fail

pull or pull out sharply

synonyms : pick off

cause to withdraw

remove by drawing or pulling

synonyms : draw away

*** Turn off a road

*** (of a vehicle) To begin moving and then move away; to pull away

Examples

1. Keeping the lid on the whole assassination attempt is something that even I cannot pull off.

2. Pull off your mask, Rhett.

3. - Pulling off the little tree-looking thingies.

4. Just pull off the rest of the phone back.