pullsout

Pulls out is a common English phrasal verb that means to remove something from inside something else, to withdraw from a location or situation, or to stop participating in an activity. The term is normally written as two separate words, "pulls out," but may appear as a concatenated form in brand names or informal usage.

In the sense of physical removal, to pull out an object means to extract it from another object or container, such as pulling out a drawer, a nail, or a splinter. It can also describe movement of vehicles or people: a car pulls out onto the street, a ship pulls out from port.

Withdrawal from a place or commitment: troops, diplomats, or companies may pull out of a country, agreement, or market. In finance and politics, pulling out implies exit or retreat from a venture, treaty, or alliance.

In contraception, the pull-out method (coitus interruptus) involves withdrawing before ejaculation to prevent pregnancy. It is generally considered less reliable than other methods, with a relatively high typical-use failure rate, and it does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.

See also: withdrawal, withdrawal from a country or contract, extraction, and the pull-out method in contraception.