pull away

• Verbe à particule signifiant s'éloigner de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose, souvent de manière soudaine ou avec effort, ou se retirer d'une situation ou d'une relation.

A phrasal verb used to indicate moving away from someone or something, often suddenly or with effort, or withdrawing from a situation or relationship.

indénombrable · intransitif · phrasal, inséparable

1. Move away from a placeformal

   To move a vehicle or oneself away from a place, especially from a stationary position.

   s'éloigner (en véhicule)

   • The car pulled away from the curb.
   • The train pulled away from the station slowly.
   • She pulled away from the parking spot.

   Synonymesdepartdrive offleavepull outset offtake off

   Antonymesapproacharrive

2. Withdraw or distance oneselfinformal

   To move away from someone or something, often to avoid contact or involvement.

   se détacher

   • He pulled away from the argument to avoid conflict.
   • She pulled away from the group after the disagreement.
   • The company pulled away from the deal at the last minute.

   Synonymesback offdetachdisengagedraw backrecoilretreatseparateshrinkwithdraw

   Antonymesadvanceapproachclose

3. Increase a leadinformal

   To increase one's lead or distance from competitors in a race or competition.

   Creuser l'écart

   • The runner pulled away from the pack in the final lap.
   • The team pulled away from their opponents in the second half.
   • He pulled away from the other cyclists on the steep hill.

   Synonymesbreak awaydraw away

   Antonymesfalllaglosetrail

Verbe de basepull