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Definition pull away in American English

pull away phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

if a vehicle or driver pulls away, they start to move

Example

The bus pulled away from the station around noon.

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2

to move away from someone who is trying to hold you or touch you

Example

When he tried to kiss her, she pulled away from him.

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3

used about a person or team that starts to win

Example

They were neck and neck, then Akers pulled away.

Example

The Blues pulled away from the Red Wings in the third period.

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Definition pull away in American English