Pullback

/ˈpʊlbæk/
noun

The act of moving back or away from something.

The pullback of troops from the warzone has begun.
Visual representation of "pullback" - The act of moving back or away from something

Often appears as...

  • pullback of troops
  • rapid pullback
noun

A decline after a forward progress.

There was a pullback in the stock market prices.
Visual representation of "pullback" - A decline after a forward progress

Often appears as...

  • market pullback
  • stock pullback

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Technical

noun

A technique in clothing where the cloth is drawn back.

The designer used a pullback technique for the back of the dress.
Visual representation of "pullback" - A technique in clothing where the cloth is drawn back.

Often appears as...

  • pullback technique
  • fabric pullback

Usage tips

Technical

noun

A term used in motocross for when a rider changes body position on the bike during a jump in order to change trajectory.

He executed a perfect pullback during the motocross race.
Visual representation of "pullback" - A term used in motocross for when a rider changes body position on the bike during a jump in order to change trajectory

Often appears as...

  • perform a pullback
  • pullback during a jump

Usage tips

Technical

noun

The act of moving back or away from something.

The pullback of troops from the warzone has begun.
Visual representation of "pullback" - The act of moving back or away from something

Often appears as...

  • pullback of troops
  • rapid pullback
noun

A decline after a forward progress.

There was a pullback in the stock market prices.
Visual representation of "pullback" - A decline after a forward progress

Often appears as...

  • market pullback
  • stock pullback

Usage tips

Technical

noun

A technique in clothing where the cloth is drawn back.

The designer used a pullback technique for the back of the dress.
Visual representation of "pullback" - A technique in clothing where the cloth is drawn back.

Often appears as...

  • pullback technique
  • fabric pullback

Usage tips

Technical

noun

A term used in motocross for when a rider changes body position on the bike during a jump in order to change trajectory.

He executed a perfect pullback during the motocross race.
Visual representation of "pullback" - A term used in motocross for when a rider changes body position on the bike during a jump in order to change trajectory

Often appears as...

  • perform a pullback
  • pullback during a jump

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "pullback"
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Physical Movement

Often relates to a literal physical motion away from something, used in various settings.

Illustration for Physical Movement
After the demonstration, we saw a pullback of the crowd.
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Strategic Withdrawal

Used to describe a planned or strategic action, especially in a military context.

Illustration for Strategic Withdrawal
The general ordered a pullback to a more defensible position.
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Avoiding Conflict

Can imply avoiding a fight, argument, or confrontation.

Illustration for Avoiding Conflict
When tempers flared, he chose a pullback rather than escalation.
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Physical Movement

Often relates to a literal physical motion away from something, used in various settings.

Illustration for Physical Movement
After the demonstration, we saw a pullback of the crowd.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Strategic Withdrawal

Used to describe a planned or strategic action, especially in a military context.

Illustration for Strategic Withdrawal
The general ordered a pullback to a more defensible position.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoiding Conflict

Can imply avoiding a fight, argument, or confrontation.

Illustration for Avoiding Conflict
When tempers flared, he chose a pullback rather than escalation.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Movement

Often relates to a literal physical motion away from something, used in various settings.

Illustration for Physical Movement
After the demonstration, we saw a pullback of the crowd.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Strategic Withdrawal

Used to describe a planned or strategic action, especially in a military context.

Illustration for Strategic Withdrawal
The general ordered a pullback to a more defensible position.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoiding Conflict

Can imply avoiding a fight, argument, or confrontation.

Illustration for Avoiding Conflict
When tempers flared, he chose a pullback rather than escalation.
Visual representation of the word "Pullback"

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Quote examples

Peter Blair Henry

Jamaican Economist

Fear of foreign domination in India led the Janata Party, in the 1970s, to push for partial Indian ownership of all multinational firms within the country. The result was a spectacular pullback, by companies such as IBM and Coca-Cola, and a stagnant economy.
Portrait of Peter Blair Henry

Quote examples

Michael Rapino

American Businessman

Going into 2010, we didn't expect the consumer pullback that happened. We all thought that the theory that concerts are recession-proof was true.
Portrait of Michael Rapino

Quote examples

Peter Blair Henry

Jamaican Economist

Fear of foreign domination in India led the Janata Party, in the 1970s, to push for partial Indian ownership of all multinational firms within the country. The result was a spectacular pullback, by companies such as IBM and Coca-Cola, and a stagnant economy.
Portrait of Peter Blair Henry

Quote examples

Michael Rapino

American Businessman

Going into 2010, we didn't expect the consumer pullback that happened. We all thought that the theory that concerts are recession-proof was true.
Portrait of Michael Rapino
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