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pull out

[ ˈpʊl ˈaʊt ]

Phrasal verb

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phrasal verb

to remove something from a place or container

Synonyms

extract, retrieve, take out, withdraw.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
pull out	Used when removing something physically, often with some effort. Also can suggest discontinuing participation in an activity. She had to pull out the splinter from her finger. The team decided to pull out of the competition.
extract	Used when carefully removing something, often a specific part from a whole; can imply a surgical or technical process. The dentist had to extract the molar from the patient's mouth. They used a machine to extract the valuable minerals from the rock.
take out	Used when removing something from a particular place, often casually or routinely. She took out her phone from her bag. He took out the trash in the morning.
withdraw	Used when removing oneself from an activity, agreement, or location; can imply a formal or significant action. Also relates to taking out money from a bank account. She decided to withdraw from the course due to health issues. He went to the bank to withdraw some cash.
retrieve	Used when recovering something that was lost, misplaced, or stored. He managed to retrieve the lost files from the computer. The dog was trained to retrieve the ball.

Examples of usage

Can you help me pull out the heavy box from under the bed?
She pulled out a book from her bag and started reading.
Don't forget to pull out the weeds from the garden.
I need to pull out some money from the ATM.
The magician pulled out a rabbit from his hat.

Translations

Translations of the word "pull out" in other languages:

🇵🇹 puxar para fora

🇮🇳 बाहर निकालना

🇩🇪 herausziehen

🇮🇩 mengeluarkan

🇺🇦 витягти

🇵🇱 wyciągnąć

🇯🇵 引き出す

🇫🇷 tirer

🇪🇸 sacar

🇹🇷 çekmek

🇰🇷 끌어내다

🇸🇦 سحب للخارج

🇨🇿 vytáhnout

🇸🇰 vytiahnuť

🇨🇳 拔出

🇸🇮 potegniti ven

🇮🇸 draga út

🇰🇿 шығарып алу

🇬🇪 გამოწვდოს

🇦🇿 çəkib çıxarmaq

🇲🇽 sacar

Etymology

The phrasal verb 'pull out' has been in use since the 16th century. It combines the verb 'pull' with the preposition 'out' to convey the action of removing something from a specific location or container. Over time, 'pull out' has become a common expression in English, used in various contexts to describe the act of extracting or retrieving items. Its versatility and straightforward meaning have contributed to its continued popularity in everyday language.