pull out

verb

1. 1

   remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

   pull weeds

   extract a bad tooth

2. 2

   bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover

   draw a weapon

   pull out a gun

3. 3

   move out or away

   The troops pulled out after the cease-fire

4. 4

   remove oneself from an obligation

   He bowed out when he heard how much work was involved