pullout

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noun

pull·​out ˈpu̇l-ˌau̇t 

1

: the act or an instance of pulling out: such as

a

: the action in which an airplane goes from a dive to horizontal flight

b

: pullback

2

: something that can be pulled out

pull out

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verb

pulled out; pulling out; pulls out

intransitive verb

1

: leave, depart

2

: withdraw

Synonyms

Noun

• withdrawal
• retreat

Verb

• move
• exit
• depart
• get
• go
• get off
• take a walk
• push off
• peel off
• push on
• walk out
• run along
• shove (off)
• cut out
• bail out
• escape
• take off
• dig out
• evacuate
• step (along)

Examples of pullout in a Sentence

Noun

A pullout of troops from the region has begun.

the civil unrest has led the company to initiate a pullout of its operations in the region

Verb

the party's been fun, but it's time to pull out

the aid workers have been advised to pull out of those regions to which the conflict has spread

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Notable stops on this stretch include the historic Mukilteo Lighthouse, scenic pullouts along Stevens Pass, and Wallace Falls State Park, with its cascading waterfalls framed by autumn foliage. —Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025

Here, campers will find a pullout dry separating toilet and an indoor shower with a recirculation system for conserving water. —New Atlas, 5 Oct. 2025

Verb

His teammates needed the full seven games to pull out a victory, but ultimately prevailed over the Seattle Mariners on Monday in Toronto. —Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025

Luckily, both family members were pulled out of the water by rescue crews and returned safely to the vessel. —Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for pullout

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout