pullout

/ˈpʊlˌaʊt/
/ˈpʊlaʊt/
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Other forms: pullouts

Definitions of pullout
  1. noun
    a break from military action with an enemy
    synonyms: disengagement, fallback
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    type of:
    retreat
    (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
Pronunciation
US
/ˈpʊlˌaʊt/
UK
/ˈpʊlaʊt/
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