pulling out

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Definition

Noun: 1. The act of removing or extracting something: "pulling out" refers to the action of taking something out from where it is located or attached. 2. A method of birth control: Specifically, "pulling out" can refer to the coitus interruptus method, where the penis is withdrawn from the vagina before ejaculation to prevent pregnancy.

Usage Examples

  • General Meaning (Removing/Extracting):

    • The pulling out of the old tree stump took all afternoon.
    • Her sudden pulling out of the investment deal surprised everyone.

  • Specific Meaning (Birth Control Method):

    • Pulling out is not considered a highly reliable form of contraception.
    • They discussed the risks associated with the pulling out method.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be pulling out (of something)": This phrasal verb form means to withdraw from an agreement, commitment, or location.
    • The company is pulling out of the overseas market due to financial losses.
    • Several sponsors are pulling out of the event.
Variants and Related Words

  • Pullout (Noun): Can refer to a section of a magazine designed to be removed, or a military withdrawal.

    • The magazine included a beautiful pullout poster.
    • The general ordered a tactical pullout from the city.

  • Withdraw (Verb): A more formal synonym for the general act of removing or retreating.

Synonyms
  • Extraction: The action of taking something out.
  • Removal: The process of taking away or off.
  • Withdrawal: The act of moving back or removing something.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Pull out (Verb): To remove, withdraw, or depart.
    • You need to pull out the plug before cleaning the appliance.
    • The train will pull out of the station in five minutes.
Related Idioms
  • Pull out all the stops: To make a very great effort to achieve something.
    • They pulled out all the stops to make the wedding perfect.
  • Pull out of a hat: To produce something as if by magic, especially a solution to a problem.
    • We need a new plan, and I can't just pull one out of a hat.
Noun
  1. a method of birth control in which coitus is initiated but the penis is deliberately withdrawn before ejaculation

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