Word
pullout
Phoneticspull·out, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpʊˌɫaʊt/
UK/pˈʊlaʊt/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a time when you leave a place or stop taking part in something — like when soldiers leave an area.
n. withdrawal from a place, position, or commitment, such as troops leaving an occupied area. In aviation, recovery from a dive to level flight.
Examples
“The magazine includes a handy pullout with city maps.”
“The army plans a full pullout from the border region by spring, moving soldiers and equipment in stages.”
“After months of delay, the announced pullout restored cautious optimism among observers, who saw the withdrawal as a first step toward a lasting settlement.”
Examples
simple
“The magazine includes a handy pullout with city maps.”
contextual
“The army plans a full pullout from the border region by spring, moving soldiers and equipment in stages.”
complex
“After months of delay, the announced pullout restored cautious optimism among observers, who saw the withdrawal as a first step toward a lasting settlement.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “pullout” in context.
Verb
01. announce pullout
“The president will announce a pullout of troops in a speech.”
verb + noun
02. delay pullout
“Logistical problems forced commanders to delay the pullout.”
verb + noun
03. demand pullout
“Protesters demanded an immediate pullout from the occupied area.”
verb + noun
04. oppose pullout
“Many senators strongly oppose a pullout without a peace deal.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. complete pullout
“Voters support a complete pullout of combat forces by next year.”
adj + noun
06. hasty pullout
“Critics warned that a hasty pullout could destabilise the region.”
adj + noun
07. military pullout
“The government announced a military pullout from the border region.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. call for pullout
“There is a growing public call for pullout from the conflict zone.”
noun + prep + noun
09. announce a full pullout
“The president announced a full pullout of combat troops by December.”
10. complete a phased pullout
“Forces completed a phased pullout from the southern provinces.”
11. oppose a hasty pullout
“Generals oppose a hasty pullout that could create a power vacuum.”
12. order an immediate pullout
“Command ordered an immediate pullout after the base was attacked.”
Usage
Spelled as one word for the noun; the verb phrase is two words, 'pull out'.
Real-World Examples
“But the latest pullouts follow a series of exits from African markets.” “But Israel has insisted that the group must fully disarm before any pullout.” “The 12-page summary placed some responsibility for the chaos of the pullout and evacuation operation on flawed U.S. intelligence and military assessments that failed to foresee the speed of the Taliban takeover and predicted that Afghan security forces would hold Kabul.” Etymology
Deverbal from pull out.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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