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pull back

UK
/pʊl bæk/
US
/pʊl bæk/

Translations

pull backverb
pulled back
Past Simple
pulled back
Past Participle
pulling back
Gerund
UK
/pʊl bæk/
US
/pʊl bæk/
reculerPour le fait de ramener quelque chose en arrière ou de l’écarter d’une position.
She pulled back the curtains to let in more light.
Elle a reculé les rideaux pour laisser entrer plus de lumière.
se replierSe dit surtout d’une retraite militaire ou d’un retrait d’une position.
The troops were ordered to pull back from the front lines.
Les troupes ont reçu l’ordre de se replier hors de la ligne de front.
réduireS’emploie pour une diminution d’intensité, d’effort ou de budget.
The company decided to pull back on its advertising budget this quarter.
L’entreprise a décidé de réduire son budget publicitaire ce trimestre.
Additional translations
faire machine arrièreFamilier ou idiomatique ; exprime le fait de renoncer à une décision ou à une action.
Synonyms
retract
pull away
back off
recede
rescind
draw back
withdraw

Definitions

pull backverb
To withdraw or retreat from a position or situation.
The troops were ordered to pull back from the front lines.
To reduce or lessen in intensity or amount.
The company decided to pull back on its advertising budget this quarter.
To move something backward or away from a position.
She pulled back the curtains to let in more light.
To refrain from an action or decision.
He wanted to invest more money but decided to pull back after considering the risks.
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