pulls, pulled, pulling
to pull out
phrasal verbC
To remove something from a place
- 1He pulled out a pen from his pocket.
- 2She pulled out the weeds from the garden.
To pull out means to take something out of a place. For example, if you pull out a book from a shelf, you are removing it from where it was before. It's like taking something away from where it was before.
Remember that "pull out" can also refer to withdrawing from a situation or commitment. So, be careful not to confuse it with just physically removing something from a place.
in a grocery store
Finding the Right Item
Kenneth
Hey Michael, can you help me with this shelf?
Michael
Sure, what do you need?
Kenneth
I need to pull out that jar from the back.
Michael
Got it, let me grab it for you.
in an ancient library
The Hidden Treasure
Melissa
Brian, can you help me pull out this old book from the shelf?
Brian
Sure, let me see if I can reach it.
Melissa
Be careful, it's quite dusty.
Brian
Got it! This book looks like it hasn't been touched in years.
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Similar to "to pull out":
- 1extract
- 2remove
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