pull+off

  • 81pull out — I (Roget s IV) v. Syn. go, depart, stop participating; see leave 1 , stop 2 . II (Roget s Thesaurus II) I verb 1. To move or proceed away from a place: depart, exit, get away, get off, go, go away, leave1, quit, retire, run (along), withdraw.… …

    English dictionary for students

  • 82pull the plug — verb prevent from happening or continuing The government pulled the plug on spending • Hypernyms: ↑discontinue, ↑stop, ↑cease, ↑give up, ↑quit, ↑lay off • Verb Frames …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 83Pull Shapes — Infobox Single Name = Pull Shapes Artist = The Pipettes from Album = We Are the Pipettes B side = Released = July 3, 2006 Format = CD, 7 , Digital download Recorded = Genre = Pop Length = Label = Memphis Industries Writer = Producer =… …

    Wikipedia

  • 84Pull switch — A pull switch is a switch that is actuated by means of a chain or string. An electric pull switch is attached to a toggle type switch: one pull to switch on and next pull to switch off. The most common use of a pull switch is to operate an… …

    Wikipedia

  • 85pull back — verb 1. pull back or move away or backward (Freq. 1) The enemy withdrew The limo pulled away from the curb • Syn: ↑withdraw, ↑retreat, ↑pull away, ↑draw back, ↑recede, ↑ …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 86pull over — verb steer a vehicle to the side of the road The car pulled over when the ambulance approached at high speed • Hypernyms: ↑steer, ↑maneuver, ↑manoeuver, ↑manoeuvre, ↑direct, ↑point, ↑head, ↑ …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 87Pull — A pull is a force that acts in the direction of the origin of the force.The term Pull may also refer to: * A throw off in the sport of Ultimate (sport) * Pull , the unreleased fourth album by Mr. Mister *In swimming, pull is a phase of a swim… …

    Wikipedia

  • 88pull — 1. verb 1) he pulled the box towards him Syn: tug, haul, drag, draw, tow, heave, jerk, wrench; informal yank 2) she pulled a muscle Syn: strain, sprain, wrench …

    Synonyms and antonyms dictionary

  • 89pull tab — noun : a metal tab (as on a can) pulled to open the container * * * a metal tab or ring that is pulled to uncover the precut opening in a can or other container. [1960 65] * * * pull tab, a metal tab that is pulled off to open a can or container …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 90Pull hitter — In baseball, a pull hitter is a batter who usually hits the ball to the side of the field from which he bats. For example, a right handed pull hitter, who bats from the third base side of the plate, will usually hit the ball to the third base… …

    Wikipedia