pullback

• Nom désignant soit un mécanisme servant à retenir ou tirer quelque chose en arrière, soit, en contexte militaire, un retrait organisé de troupes.

A noun referring to a device used for holding or drawing something back, or a military term for an orderly withdrawal of troops.

1. Decorative device for holding backB2formal

   A device, such as a decorative loop of cord or fabric, used to hold or draw something back, like curtains.

   embrasse

   • The curtains were tied with elegant pullbacks.
   • She installed brass pullbacks to keep the drapes open.
   • The pullbacks were made of silk and matched the room's decor.

   Synonymestieback

2. Military withdrawalB2formal

   The act of pulling back, especially an orderly withdrawal of troops from a position or area.

   Retrait des troupes

   • The general ordered a strategic pullback to safer ground.
   • The pullback of forces was completed without casualties.
   • The pullback allowed the army to regroup and plan its next move.

   Synonymesevacuationpulloutretirementretreatwithdrawal

   Antonymesadvanceassaultattackoffensive