haul out (A2)
verb phrase
Pronunciation: hɔːl aʊt
Definition
To bring something out from a storage place, often with effort, in order to use it or clean it.
Examples
We need to haul out the old camping gear from the garage this weekend.
The museum will haul out the valuable artifacts for the special exhibition.
How to Use haul out
- haul out something (collocation)
- To bring a specific object out from storage or a difficult place. — "Can you help me haul out the Christmas decorations from the attic?"
- haul something out of X (prepositional phrase)
- To bring a specific object out from a particular location. — "They had to haul out the old furniture out of the basement."
- haul out (phrasal verb)
- To begin the process of bringing something out, often implying significant effort. — "It's time to haul out and start preparing for the party."
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