pull away

zurückweichen, sich entfernen

Sich räumlich von jemandem oder etwas entfernen oder gefühlsmäßig auf Abstand gehen.

In einfachem Englisch: To move farther from someone or something, or become less close to them emotionally.

• He tried to hug her, but she pulled away.
• The child pulled away from my hand.
• Lately, I feel he's pulling away from his friends.

So benutzt man es: pull away from someone/something (She pulled away from his embrace.)

Synonyme: move away, withdraw

Gegenteile: move closer

Häufige Wendungen: pull away suddenly, pull away gently

den Vorsprung ausbauen, davonziehen

In einem Rennen oder Wettbewerb den Abstand zu den anderen hinter sich vergrößern.

In einfachem Englisch: To get farther ahead of other people in a race or competition.

• The leader began to pull away.
• Our team pulled away in the final minutes.
• Can she pull away from her rivals before the finish?

So benutzt man es: pull away from someone (The leading runner pulled away from the rest of the field.)

Synonyme: draw ahead, extend one's lead

Gegenteile: fall behind

Häufige Wendungen: pull away easily, pull away again