pull back
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pull back(
pool
bahk
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. retroceder
You should pull back a little. You're too close to the train tracks.Deberías retroceder un poco, estás demasiado cerca de las vías del tren.
a. echarse atrás
When the sponsors learned how scandalous the artist was, they pulled back.Cuando los patrocinadores se enteraron de lo escandaloso que era el artista, se echaron atrás.
a. retirarse
The soldiers pulled back before the enemy approached.Los soldados se retiraron antes de que se acercara el enemigo.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
b. descorrer (curtains)
Why don't you pull back the curtains? It's a beautiful day!¿Por qué no descorres las cortinas? ¡Hace un día hermoso!
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