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to pull out
[phrase form: pull]
01
to take and bring something out of a particular place or position
Example
She reached into her bag and pulled out her phone.
In the magician's act, he pulled a rabbit out of a hat.
02
(of a train or bus) to leave a station with passengers on board
Example
The 9 o'clock train pulled out right on time.
As I reached the platform, the bus had already pulled out.
03
to remove oneself from a commitment, situation, or agreement
Example
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the main actor had to pull out of the play.
She decided to pull out of the race after injuring her ankle.
04
to retreat or withdraw military forces from a particular area or conflict
Example
After months of intense fighting, the army decided to pull out of the region.
The international community urged the nation to pull out of the disputed territory.
05
to use the withdrawal method of birth control, which involves the man removing his private part out of the woman's body before ejaculation
Example
Many health experts caution against solely relying on pulling out for contraception.
He decided to pull out as they had n't discussed other contraceptive methods.
06
to remove someone or something from a particular situation or environment
Example
With the hurricane approaching, they had to pull out their ships from the harbor.
Due to the rising tensions, the embassy decided to pull out all its staff.
07
(of a vehicle or its driver) to move from the side of the road or from a stationary position into traffic or onto a road
Example
He pulled out of the parking space and onto the street.
The car slowly pulled out from the curb.
