pullout

American  

[pool-out] / ˈpʊlˌaʊt /

noun

1. an act or instance of pulling out; removal.

2. a withdrawal, as of troops or funds; pullback.

3. a maneuver by which an aircraft levels into horizontal flight after a dive.

4. a section of a newspaper or magazine that is complete in itself and may be removed and retained.

   a 24-page pullout of barbecue recipes.

5. an area at the side of a road where drivers may pull off for emergencies, to rest or view the scenery, etc.; pull-off.

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adjective

1. designed to be pulled out or removed.

   pullout compartments in a desk.

Etymology

Origin of pullout

First recorded in 1815–25; noun, adj. use of verb phrase pull out

Example Sentences

The rebel group which last week seized the Democratic Republic of Congo city of Uvira say they have begun withdrawing, promising to complete the pullout on Thursday, following pressure from the US.

From BBC

“Sleeping on a pullout couch with a weird smell in a room that’s also an office, where it’s painfully clear you’re not supposed to be.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The Asian "swing" on the WTA Tour has been particularly hard hit by injuries and pullouts in recent weeks, placing renewed scrutiny on the demanding tennis schedule.

From Barron's

As of this post, there have been no reports of advertiser pullouts or formal network statements beyond the on-air apology.

From Salon

With a majority of the county supervisors endorsing a pullout, some at City Hall are expressing fresh concerns about the looming breakup.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• evacuation
• pullback
• retirement
• withdrawal