Pull Off (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cause to withdraw; "We pulled this firm off the project because they overcharged".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- We pulled this firm off the project because they overcharged and under-delivered.
- The investors pulled their support off the struggling startup due to lack of profitability.
- Concerned about safety, we pulled the team off the site until further notice.
- After reviewing the financials, we pulled the company off the deal to avoid potential losses.
- The contractor was pulled off the job due to repeated failure to meet deadlines.
Meaning 2
Pull or pull out sharply; "pluck the flowers off the bush".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- She managed to pull off the bandage in one swift motion.
- The farmer carefully pulled off the ripe tomatoes from the plant.
- They tried to pull off the old stickers from the furniture.
- With one quick jerk, she pulled off the stubborn plug from the wall outlet.
- She gently pulled off the small twig from her jacket sleeve.
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Meaning 3
Be successful; achieve a goal; "She succeeded in persuading us all"; "I managed to carry the box upstairs"; "She pulled it off, even though we never thought her capable of it"; "The pianist negociated the difficult runs".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The team worked incredibly hard to pull off the surprise birthday party for their manager.
- She pulled off a remarkable speech, considering she had only prepared for it the night before.
- With the help of his team, he managed to pull off the impossible deadline for the project.
- Against all odds, the underdog candidate pulled off a landslide victory in the election.
- After months of struggle, they finally pulled off a flawless performance in the grand finale.
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Meaning 4
Remove by drawing or pulling; "She placed the tray down and drew off the cloth"; "draw away the cloth that is covering the cheese".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- He carefully pulled off the covers to reveal the expensive furniture underneath.
- She pulled off the wrapping paper to see what gift her friend had brought her.
- The firemen pulled off the burning roof to access the trapped people.
- The artist pulled off the wet paper to examine the newly created piece.
- You'll need to pull off the old labels before applying the new stickers.