pullout

[pool-out]

noun

1. an act or instance of pulling out; removal.

2. a withdrawal, as of troops or funds; pullback.

3. a maneuver by which an aircraft levels into horizontal flight after a dive.

4. a section of a newspaper or magazine that is complete in itself and may be removed and retained.

   a 24-page pullout of barbecue recipes.

5. an area at the side of a road where drivers may pull off for emergencies, to rest or view the scenery, etc.; pull-off.

adjective

1. designed to be pulled out or removed.

   pullout compartments in a desk.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pullout¹

First recorded in 1815–25; noun, adj. use of verb phrase pull out

Example Sentences

The Asian "swing" on the WTA Tour has been particularly hard hit by injuries and pullouts in recent weeks, placing renewed scrutiny on the demanding tennis schedule.

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The plan calls for the Israeli military to cease fighting once the pact is approved, but does not specify a final pullout of forces from Gaza.

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As of this post, there have been no reports of advertiser pullouts or formal network statements beyond the on-air apology.

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Hamas has demanded a permanent cessation of hostilities in Gaza and a full pullout of Israeli troops.

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Some larger towns like Houston are planning large celebrations, while it's often the smaller towns that need to cancel or scale back their plans, like Plano, Ill., citing sponsor pullouts and fear of political backlash.

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Related Words

• evacuation 
• pullback 
• retirement 
• withdrawal