pullback

American  

[pool-bak] / ˈpʊlˌbæk /

noun

1. the act of pulling back, especially a retreat or a strategic withdrawal of troops; pullout.

2. that which pulls something back or impedes its forward movement.

3. Machinery. a device for pulling a moving part to its original position.

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Etymology

Origin of pullback

First recorded in 1585–95; noun use of verb phrase pull back

Example Sentences

Morgan Stanley reiterated an Overweight rating and lowered its price target to $720 from $800 to reflect a pullback in sector valuations.

From Barron's

Compared to a year ago, however, inflation is expected to register just 2.5%, a pullback from the 2.7% annual growth in December.

From Barron's

He suggests investors take advantage of modest pullbacks to increase exposure to these until recently unloved areas of the market.

From Barron's

Still, recent layoff announcements and a pullback in job openings have created a more bleak labor market picture.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We’re losing them to grocery and food at home. They feel the pinch and we feel the pullback from them,” he said.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• evacuation
• pullout
• withdrawal