Jerk out
verb
To pull or move something abruptly.
He jerked out the plug, disconnecting the television.
Often appears as...
- jerk out the plug
- jerk out the cord
verb
To remove someone from a situation abruptly.
They had to jerk him out of there before the police came.
Often appears as...
- jerk out of the situation
- jerk out of the place
verb
To discontinue abruptly.
He suddenly jerked out of the competition due to an injury.
Often appears as...
- jerk out of the game
- jerk out of the competition
verb
To pull or move something abruptly.
He jerked out the plug, disconnecting the television.
Often appears as...
- jerk out the plug
- jerk out the cord
verb
To remove someone from a situation abruptly.
They had to jerk him out of there before the police came.
Often appears as...
- jerk out of the situation
- jerk out of the place
verb
To discontinue abruptly.
He suddenly jerked out of the competition due to an injury.
Often appears as...
- jerk out of the game
- jerk out of the competition
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Force
Emphasizes a sudden and possibly harsh movement, implying forcefulness or impatience.
He jerked out the cable, and it snapped.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Object
Used when referring to tangible things that can be physically pulled or removed.
She jerked out the nails from the board with pliers.
Pro Tip 3/3Quick Action
Conveys an action done quickly, without hesitation or delay.
He jerked out the match and extinguished the flame.
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Force
Emphasizes a sudden and possibly harsh movement, implying forcefulness or impatience.
He jerked out the cable, and it snapped.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Object
Used when referring to tangible things that can be physically pulled or removed.
She jerked out the nails from the board with pliers.
Pro Tip 3/3Quick Action
Conveys an action done quickly, without hesitation or delay.
He jerked out the match and extinguished the flame.
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Force
Emphasizes a sudden and possibly harsh movement, implying forcefulness or impatience.
He jerked out the cable, and it snapped.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Object
Used when referring to tangible things that can be physically pulled or removed.
She jerked out the nails from the board with pliers.
Pro Tip 3/3Quick Action
Conveys an action done quickly, without hesitation or delay.
He jerked out the match and extinguished the flame.
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