Pull back
verb
To move away from a place or situation, especially because it is dangerous or unpleasant.
She pulled back when the dog started to growl.
Often appears as...
- pull back from danger
- pull back from confrontation
verb
To stop being involved in an activity or event, or to stop someone being involved.
The company has pulled back from investing in the new project.
Often appears as...
- pull back from an event
- pull back from a decision
verb
To gently pull on something to stretch it.
Pull back the slingshot to launch the stone.
Often appears as...
- pull back the curtain
- pull back the carpet
verb
To cause a delay or put a stop to something.
We've had to pull back the launch date of the product because of manufacturing issues.
Often appears as...
- pull back the launch
- pull back the release
verb
In a vehicle, to slow down or stop.
You need to pull back when approaching a stop sign.
Often appears as...
- pull back at intersections
- pull back when approaching pedestrians
verb
To move away from a place or situation, especially because it is dangerous or unpleasant.
She pulled back when the dog started to growl.
Often appears as...
- pull back from danger
- pull back from confrontation
verb
To stop being involved in an activity or event, or to stop someone being involved.
The company has pulled back from investing in the new project.
Often appears as...
- pull back from an event
- pull back from a decision
verb
To gently pull on something to stretch it.
Pull back the slingshot to launch the stone.
Often appears as...
- pull back the curtain
- pull back the carpet
verb
To cause a delay or put a stop to something.
We've had to pull back the launch date of the product because of manufacturing issues.
Often appears as...
- pull back the launch
- pull back the release
verb
In a vehicle, to slow down or stop.
You need to pull back when approaching a stop sign.
Often appears as...
- pull back at intersections
- pull back when approaching pedestrians
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Movement
Used when someone or something moves back to avoid harm or discomfort.
The crowd pulled back as the fireworks began to malfunction.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Distance
Can describe creating emotional space in a relationship or conversation.
She decided to pull back after sensing he wasn’t interested.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Movement
Used when someone or something moves back to avoid harm or discomfort.
The crowd pulled back as the fireworks began to malfunction.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Distance
Can describe creating emotional space in a relationship or conversation.
She decided to pull back after sensing he wasn’t interested.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Movement
Used when someone or something moves back to avoid harm or discomfort.
The crowd pulled back as the fireworks began to malfunction.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Distance
Can describe creating emotional space in a relationship or conversation.
She decided to pull back after sensing he wasn’t interested.
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