pull out
To take something out of a place, or to stop being part of something.
Meanings
To remove something or someone from a place by pulling.
"She reached into her bag and pulled out her passport."
To withdraw from an agreement, competition, or commitment.
"The company pulled out of the deal at the last minute, leaving investors furious."
"The United States is pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement."
— Donald Trump, White House announcement, June 2017
Of a vehicle: to move out into a road or lane of traffic.
"The van pulled out without signalling and nearly caused an accident."
To withdraw troops or forces from a territory or conflict.
"The government announced it would pull out its remaining forces by the end of the year."
Widely used in military, political, and business contexts for withdrawal. Also very common in everyday physical senses. Vehicle sense (pulling out into traffic) is extremely common.
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