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pull up short

/pʊl ʌp ʃɔːrt/

الترجمة: التوقف فجأة أثناء الحركة أو الكلام، غالبًا بسبب مفاجأة أو عائق غير متوقع.

مدخل واحد

phrase

/pʊl ʌp ʃɔːrt/C1informal
  • arالتوقف فجأة أثناء الحركة أو الكلام، غالبًا بسبب مفاجأة أو عائق غير متوقع.

To suddenly stop moving or stop what one is doing, often in surprise or because of an unexpected obstacle.

  1. Stop abruptlyB2informal

    To suddenly stop moving or stop someone or something from moving.

    arالتوقف المفاجئ

    • The driver pulled up short when a child ran into the street.
    • She pulled up short at the edge of the cliff.
    • He pulled the horse up short just before the fence.
  2. Interrupt or halt an actionB2informal

    To suddenly stop an activity or process.

    arالتوقف المفاجئ

    • The manager pulled up short when he saw the mistake in the report.
    • She pulled up short in the middle of her speech.
    • The project was pulled up short due to lack of funding.