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pull away

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌpʊl əˈweɪ/

pull away means: To move farther from someone or something, or become less close to them emotionally.

verb

MOVE FARTHER AWAYB1

To move farther from someone or something, or become less close to them emotionally.

  • He tried to hug her, but she pulled away.
  • The child pulled away from my hand.
  • Lately, I feel he's pulling away from his friends.

How to use it: pull away from someone/something (She pulled away from his embrace.)

Similar words: move away, withdraw

Opposites: move closer

Common phrases: pull away suddenly, pull away gently

INCREASE LEADB2

To get farther ahead of other people in a race or competition.

  • The leader began to pull away.
  • Our team pulled away in the final minutes.
  • Can she pull away from her rivals before the finish?

How to use it: pull away from someone (The leading runner pulled away from the rest of the field.)

Similar words: draw ahead, extend one's lead

Opposites: fall behind

Common phrases: pull away easily, pull away again

Questions about pull away

What does pull away mean?

To move farther from someone or something, or become less close to them emotionally.

What is pull away in other languages?

Türkçe: uzaklaşmak · Español: apartarse · Français: s'écarter · Deutsch: zurückweichen · Italiano: allontanarsi · 日本語: 離れる

How do you pronounce pull away?

It is pronounced /ˌpʊl əˈweɪ/.

How do you use pull away in a sentence?

He tried to hug her, but she pulled away. The child pulled away from my hand.

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