CEFR B1

pull out

phrasal verb

Meaning

Move away from a position or withdraw from an involvement, activity, or agreement.

Examples

The company decided to pull out of the merger after discovering significant financial discrepancies.
She had to pull out of the marathon at the last minute due to a sudden injury.

Synonyms: leave, withdraw, retreat, back out

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pull out (B1)

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /pʊl aʊt/

Definition

Move away from a position or withdraw from an involvement, activity, or agreement.

Examples

The company decided to pull out of the merger after discovering significant financial discrepancies.
She had to pull out of the marathon at the last minute due to a sudden injury.
The military forces began to pull out of the region as the peace treaty was signed.

How to Use pull out

pull out of (phrasal verb): To withdraw from an agreement or activity. — "They decided to pull out of the deal at the last minute."
pull something out (phrasal verb): To extract an object from a container. — "She pulled her phone out to check the time."

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