pull out

verb

1. tr to extract
2. intr to depart

   the train pulled out of the station

3. military to withdraw or escape or be withdrawn or rescued, as from a difficult situation
4. intr of a motor vehicle, driver, etc
   1. to draw away from the side of the road
   2. to draw out from behind another vehicle to overtake
5. intr to abandon a position or situation, esp a dangerous or embarrassing one
6. foll by of to level out or cause to level out (from a dive)

noun

1. an extra leaf of a book that folds out
2. a removable section of a magazine, etc
3. a flight manoeuvre during which an aircraft levels out after a dive
4. a withdrawal from a position or situation, esp a dangerous or embarrassing one

Example Sentences

She entered his bedroom, pulled out a revolver, threw it in her husband's lap and said: "Shoot me or I will shoot you."

From BBC

But Bukayo Saka, who pulled out of England's recent Nations League fixtures with a leg injury, set Arsenal on their way with his first goal in five matches after combining with captain Martin Odegaard.

From BBC

Hairs were pulled out and used for the bulk stable isotope analysis and compound-specific nitrogen isotope analysis of amino acids.

From Science Daily

But the Clippers knew they could hold their own defensively, and with their offense actually humming, they built a 19-point lead in the third quarter and pulled out a 104-93 win at the Intuit Dome.

From Los Angeles Times

Nine players pulled out of the England squad for the recent Nations League double-header, an amount that raised eyebrows from fans - and even Three Lions captain Harry Kane.

From BBC

Related Words

• abandon
• depart
• evacuate
• exit
• get off
• leave
• retire
• retreat
• stop
• take off
• withdraw