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Definition pull back in British English

pull back phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

if soldiers pull back, or if someone pulls them back, they move back towards their own land

Example

Our tank and infantry forces pulled back to regroup.

Synonyms and related words
action stations active duty active service
2

to decide not to do something that will probably have bad effects

Example

The government has pulled back from sending the navy there.

Synonyms and related words
call off back out pull back
3

to move your body away from someone who is holding you or touching you

Example

Jim pulled back from her with a hurt expression.

Synonyms and related words
back away draw back part
4

to score a goal when your team is losing in a football match

Example

Late in the 2nd half Honduras pulled back a goal.

Synonyms and related words
a clean sheet aggregate all
Definition pull back in British English