Definition of "pull out" in English

Verb

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pull,‎ out.

   • I need to pull the splinter out of my hand.

2. To withdraw; especially of military forces; to retreat.

   • The troops pulled out of the conflict.
   • The mayor pulled out of the race for Senate after numerous opinion polls had him polling at less than 10 percent.
   • The racehorse pulled out of the Stakes with a hurt foot.

3. To transition from a dive to level or climbing flight.

   • After releasing its bomb, the plane pulled out of its dive.

4. To use coitus interruptus as a method of birth control.

5. To remove something from a container.

   • He pulled his gun out before she had a chance to scream.

6. To maneuver a vehicle from the side of a road onto the lane.

   • When joining a road, you should check for traffic before pulling out.

7. To draw out or lengthen.

8. To draw out by dragging or tugging.