Pull out Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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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.

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