pull off
Third Person
pulls off
Present Participle
pulling off
Past Tense
pulled off
Past Participle
pulled off
1
to successfully achieve or accomplish something
transitive
- Despite the challenges, they managed to pull off the event.
- With limited resources, he pulled off a remarkable project.
- Against all odds, the team pulled off a victory.
- With so little time, it was impressive how he pulled that presentation off.
- They were unsure at first, but they pulled the surprise party off brilliantly.
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2
to remove something, such as clothing or a covering, by pulling it away
transitive
- It was hot outside, so he pulled his jacket off.
- After the performance, she eagerly pulled off the heavy costume.
- Feeling too warm, he pulled his hat off.
- Before jumping into the pool, he pulled his shirt off.
- At the end of the play, the actors pulled off their masks.
3
to remove something sharply
transitive
- He tried to save the paper, but it got stuck and he had to pull off the piece that was trapped.
- The bandage was stuck to his skin, causing him to wince as he pulled it off.
- She didn't like the accessory on her hat and pulled it off in one swift motion.
- The child was impatient and pulled the toy's sticker off without reading the instructions.
- In his excitement, he accidentally pulled off one of the buttons from his shirt.
4
to cause someone or something to retreat from a situation or position
transitive
- The coach decided to pull off the star player after he sustained an injury.
- We had to pull off our team from the project due to a lack of resources.
- The manager decided to pull off the workers from the construction site due to safety concerns.
- As the forest fire neared the campsite, the rangers had to pull off all campers from the area.
- The sudden gas leak caused the authorities to pull off residents from their homes.
5
to move a vehicle to the side or off the main road, often into a designated area
- Seeing the emergency lights behind him, he pulled off immediately.
- While driving through the mountains, they pulled off to enjoy the scenic view.
- During the heavy downpour, many drivers decided to pull off and wait.
- Realizing they were lost, they pulled off to check their GPS and get their bearings.
- They always pull off at that particular spot during road trips to stretch and take a break.
6
to successfully wear or present something, such as an outfit or a style
transitive
- She really pulled off that vintage dress at the party.
- He pulls off the casual look effortlessly.
- She was the only one at the party who could pull off the daring combination of leopard print and neon colors.
- Despite initial doubts, he managed to pull off the vintage suit with effortless charm.
- It takes confidence and attitude to pull off a bold hairstyle like hers, but she does it with flair.