pull-off
noun
an act of pulling off.
pull-off
American
[pool-awf, -of]
/ ˈpʊlˌɔf, -ˌɒf /
noun
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an act of pulling off.
The inn is well worth a pull-off from the Interstate.
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a rest area at the side of a road where vehicles may park.
pull off
British
verb
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to remove (clothing) forcefully
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(adverb) to succeed in performing (a difficult feat)
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(intr) (of a motor vehicle, driver, etc) to move to the side of the road and stop
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(intr) (of a motor vehicle, driver, etc) to start to move
pull off
Idioms
Etymology
Origin of pull-off
First recorded in 1855–60; noun use of verb phrase pull off
Example Sentences
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However, if the U.S. is really going to pull-off such a massive shift in its energy supply, it can’t wait and lollygag around.
From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2021
State highway officials would later consider the developer’s application for a delivery truck pull-off area on a state road, which is critical to the project advancing.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 15, 2021
After allowing a walk, he was directed by the umpires to change his pull-off sleeves from light gray to navy blue to match his teammates.
From Seattle Times ● May 27, 2019
T.J. and John parked at a pull-off, stepped out of the truck and fired up their snowmobiles.
From New York Times ● Apr. 4, 2018
The opposite end is closed by a "pull-off" cap and is perforated around its edge by a row of ventilating holes, which correspond with holes cut in the rim of the cap.
From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)
At the time, Wall Street was doubtful that Verizon would be able to pull off the transformation without eroding its financials or offsetting the industry balance.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
They all showed that a middle-ground strategy is tough to pull off.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
"No other lab in the world has been able to pull off these kinds of recordings systematically," says Zhou.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
Three minutes later, Senegal goalkeeper Mory Diaw failed to deal with Trossard's centre and Tielemans rose highest to head into an empty net to pull off an unprecedented comeback.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
To get their stories, they pull off the most amazing feats.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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