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Definition pull away in British 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.

Synonyms and related words
back up belt up be on someone’s tail
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.

Synonyms and related words
back away draw back part
Example

Sullivan pulled away in the final lap.

Example

He appears to be pulling away from his rivals in the election campaign.

Definition pull away in British English