pull something out (of something)

pull something out (of something)
ˌpull sb/sth ˈout (of sth) derived
to make sb/sth move away from sth or stop being involved in it
Syn: withdraw

They are pulling their troops out of the war zone.

related noun pull-out
Main entry:pullderived

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • pull sb out — UK US pull sb/sth out Phrasal Verb with pull({{}}/pʊl/ verb [T] ► to remove someone or something from an activity: »We can cut project costs by pulling out all non essential staff …   Financial and business terms

  • pull sth out — UK US pull sb/sth out Phrasal Verb with pull({{}}/pʊl/ verb [T] ► to remove someone or something from an activity: »We can cut project costs by pulling out all non essential staff …   Financial and business terms

  • pull a rabbit out of the hat — pull sth/a rabbit out of the hat INFORMAL ► to do something unexpected that improves a difficult situation: »If they want to survive the crisis, they ll need to pull something out of the hat pretty quickly. »The company s in real trouble, and… …   Financial and business terms

  • pull sth/a rabbit out of the hat — INFORMAL ► to do something unexpected that improves a difficult situation: »If they want to survive the crisis, they ll need to pull something out of the hat pretty quickly. »The company s in real trouble, and they don t seem to have any rabbits… …   Financial and business terms

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