Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
pull back from
detenerse de hacer demasiado o tomar demasiado estrés
Meaning
to stop yourself from doing too much or taking on too much stress
Example
She decided to **pull back from** some projects to manage her workload.
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pull back on
reducir o dejar de hacer algo, especialmente gastar o invertir; retirar esfuerzo o compromiso
Meaning
to reduce or stop doing something, especially spending or investment; to withdraw effort or commitment
Example
During the economic crisis, many companies **pull back on** new projects to save money.
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pull back up
mejorar o recuperarse después de caer o caerse
Meaning
to improve or recover after falling or dropping
Example
The national currency has started to **pull back up** against the dollar.
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pull down
demoler un edificio; reducir la confianza de alguien
Meaning
to demolish a building; to reduce someone’s confidence
Example
They decided to **pull down** the old factory and build a new one.
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pull in
atraer o ganar dinero, ganancias o inversión
Meaning
to attract or earn money, profit, or investment
Example
The new app quickly **pulled in** thousands of subscribers and investors.
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pull in investment
atraer inversores o fondos
Meaning
to attract investors or funds
Example
The government hopes to **pull in investment** through new policies.
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pull in revenue
ganar o generar ingresos, especialmente a gran escala
Meaning
to earn or generate income, especially on a large scale
Example
The new export policy helped the country **pull in revenue** from foreign markets.
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pull in together
combinar esfuerzos para lograr un objetivo
Meaning
to combine efforts to achieve a goal
Example
If we all **pull in together**, we can finish the project on time.
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pull into
conducir hacia un lugar, como un estacionamiento o estación
Meaning
to drive into a place, such as a parking lot or station
Example
The bus **pulled into** the terminal right on time.
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pull off
lograr algo difícil o inesperado
Meaning
to succeed in doing something that is difficult or unexpected
Example
Everyone thought he would fail, but he **pulled off** an amazing victory.
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pull oneself together
recuperar el control de las emociones de uno mismo; recuperar la compostura
Meaning
to regain control of one's emotions; to recover composure
Example
After crying for hours, she finally managed to **pull herself together** and face the situation calmly.
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pull out
moverse al tráfico desde el costado de la carretera
Meaning
to move into traffic from the side of the road
Example
Be careful when you **pull out** from a parking space.
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pull out of
retirarse de un proyecto, acuerdo o trato
Meaning
to withdraw from a project, agreement, or deal
Example
The country decided to **pull out of** the trade agreement.
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pull out of markets
retirar inversiones u operaciones de un mercado
Meaning
to withdraw investments or operations from a market
Example
Some multinational companies decided to **pull out of markets** facing instability.
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pull out of the deal
retirarse de un acuerdo o contrato
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or contract
Example
Several companies **pulled out of the deal** due to political instability.
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pull through together
sobrevivir un momento difícil apoyándose mutuamente
Meaning
to survive a hard time by supporting one another
Example
Communities **pull through together** after harsh weather hits.
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pull through with
superar con esfuerzo o apoyo para sobrevivir o recuperarse
Meaning
to succeed in surviving or recovering with effort or support
Example
The country managed to **pull through with** international assistance.
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pull together for
trabajar en conjunto para lograr algo
Meaning
to work jointly to achieve something
Example
Nations must **pull together for** a stable global economy.
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pull up
detener un vehículo
Meaning
to stop a vehicle
Example
The taxi **pulled up** outside the hotel.
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pull yourself back
detenerse de sobrepensar o entrar en pánico y regresar a la calma
Meaning
to stop overthinking or panicking and return to calmness
Example
Whenever your mind runs away, **pull yourself back** to the present.
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pump into
invertir una gran cantidad de dinero en algo
Meaning
to invest a large amount of money in something
Example
They **pumped into** the real estate sector during the boom years.
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pump up
hacer que alguien se sienta emocionado o lleno de energía
Meaning
to make someone feel excited or full of energy
Example
The coach **pumped up** the team before the match.
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push ahead
seguir trabajando arduamente hacia un objetivo a pesar de las dificultades
Meaning
to continue working hard towards a goal despite difficulties
Example
Even after many failures, she decided to **push ahead** with her startup idea.
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push ahead with
continuar con una tarea o plan a pesar de la oposición o las dificultades
Meaning
to continue with a task or plan despite opposition or difficulties
Example
They decided to **push ahead with** the project despite the challenges.