Pull apart
phrasal verb
To separate into pieces by force.
I had to pull the two pieces of bread apart to add the cheese in the middle.
Often appears as...
- pull something apart
- pull apart the pieces
phrasal verb
To cause a relationship or institution to fail or become weak.
Their constant arguing began to pull their marriage apart.
Often appears as...
- pull apart a relationship
- pull the team apart
phrasal verb
To criticize someone or something severely.
The boss pulled apart the team's proposal during the meeting.
Often appears as...
- pull apart an idea
- pull apart someone's work
phrasal verb
To separate into pieces by force.
I had to pull the two pieces of bread apart to add the cheese in the middle.
Often appears as...
- pull something apart
- pull apart the pieces
phrasal verb
To cause a relationship or institution to fail or become weak.
Their constant arguing began to pull their marriage apart.
Often appears as...
- pull apart a relationship
- pull the team apart
phrasal verb
To criticize someone or something severely.
The boss pulled apart the team's proposal during the meeting.
Often appears as...
- pull apart an idea
- pull apart someone's work
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Use 'pull apart' when describing physically separating objects that are joined, stuck, or tangled.
She had to pull apart the Velcro straps on her sneakers.
Pro Tip 2/2Gentle Separation
'Pull apart' can suggest careful separation, to avoid damage.
Please pull apart the pages carefully; they're old.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Use 'pull apart' when describing physically separating objects that are joined, stuck, or tangled.
She had to pull apart the Velcro straps on her sneakers.
Pro Tip 2/2Gentle Separation
'Pull apart' can suggest careful separation, to avoid damage.
Please pull apart the pages carefully; they're old.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Use 'pull apart' when describing physically separating objects that are joined, stuck, or tangled.
She had to pull apart the Velcro straps on her sneakers.
Pro Tip 2/2Gentle Separation
'Pull apart' can suggest careful separation, to avoid damage.
Please pull apart the pages carefully; they're old.
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