pull out
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out
Meanings
Withdraw from a commitment
Why “out”? Someone leaves a plan, group, promise, or activity they were part of.
“They pulled out of the deal at the last minute.”
“The sponsor pulled out of the event.”
Don't confuse with
Pull out means withdraw from a commitment. Pull down means demolish a building by force.
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pull down
A contrast learners often mix up
Demolish a building by force
back out
Same out pattern: withdrawal
Withdraw from a commitment or agreement
chicken out
Same out pattern: withdrawal
Decide not to do something at the last minute because you are afraid
drop out
Same out pattern: withdrawal
Stop attending a school or course before finishing
opt out
Same out pattern: withdrawal
Choose not to take part in something
sit out
Same out pattern: withdrawal
Decide not to take part in an activity
pull ahead
Same base verb: pull
Move in front of others in a race or competition
pull apart
Same base verb: pull
Separate two people or things by force
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