Pullback: meaning, definitions and examples

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pullback

 

[ ˈpʊlbæk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

finance

A pullback is a decrease in an investment's price or value after a period of growth. It is a short-term decline that is often seen as a buying opportunity by investors.

Synonyms

correction, dip, retracement

Examples of usage

  • The stock market experienced a pullback after reaching record highs.
  • Investors took advantage of the pullback to buy stocks at a lower price.
Context #2 | Noun

military

In military terms, a pullback refers to a strategic movement of troops or forces away from the front lines. It is often done to regroup or reorganize for a stronger offensive.

Synonyms

redeployment, retreat, withdrawal

Examples of usage

  • The general ordered a pullback of troops to prepare for a counterattack.
  • The pullback allowed the army to consolidate its position and plan the next move.

Translations

Translations of the word "pullback" in other languages:

🇵🇹 retrair

🇮🇳 पीछे खींचना

🇩🇪 zurückziehen

🇮🇩 menarik kembali

🇺🇦 відтягнути

🇵🇱 wycofać

🇯🇵 引き戻す

🇫🇷 reculer

🇪🇸 retirar

🇹🇷 geri çekmek

🇰🇷 뒤로 당기다

🇸🇦 سحب للخلف

🇨🇿 odtáhnout

🇸🇰 stiahnuť

🇨🇳 收回

🇸🇮 umakniti

🇮🇸 draga til baka

🇰🇿 артқа тарту

🇬🇪 უკან დახევა

🇦🇿 geri çəkmək

🇲🇽 retirar

Word origin

The term 'pullback' originated in the financial world, where it was first used to describe a temporary decline in the value of an investment. Over time, the term has been adopted in other contexts, such as the military, to refer to a strategic retreat or regrouping of forces. The concept of a pullback has become widely recognized as a common occurrence in various fields where a temporary retreat or decline is followed by a subsequent rebound or resurgence.

See also: pull, pulled, pulley, pulling, pullover.