Meaning of the word "pulling out" in English

What does "pulling out" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pulling out

US /ˈpʊlɪŋ aʊt/
UK /ˈpʊlɪŋ aʊt/

Phrasal Verb

1.

to withdraw or retreat from a situation or agreement

Example:
The company is pulling out of the struggling market.
They decided against the merger and are now pulling out.
2.

to extract or remove something from a place

Example:
The dentist was careful when pulling out the tooth.
He was pulling out weeds from the garden.