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Phrasal Verbs

pull out (1)

This page is about the phrasal verb pull out (1)

Meaning

If you pull out of something you're participating in, like a competition or a deal, you stop participating.

Synonym

withdraw

For example

  • pull out Phil was leading the tournament, but he had to pull out after injuring his knee.

  • pull out Chuck was forced to pull out of the race for President when his campaign funds ran out.

Quick Quiz

After our company pulled out of the deal, we all

a. packed our bags and went home

b. worked hard to make it succeed

c. continued the negotiations
a) packed our bags and went home b) worked hard to make it succeed c) continued the negotiations

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