pull away

apartarse, alejarse

Apartarse físicamente de alguien o algo, o volverse menos cercano en lo emocional.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Cómo se usa: pull away from someone/something (She pulled away from his embrace.)

Sinónimos: move away, withdraw

Antónimos: move closer

Expresiones frecuentes: pull away suddenly, pull away gently

sacar ventaja, distanciarse

Alejarse cada vez más por delante de los demás en una carrera o competición.

En inglés sencillo: 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?

Cómo se usa: pull away from someone (The leading runner pulled away from the rest of the field.)

Sinónimos: draw ahead, extend one's lead

Antónimos: fall behind

Expresiones frecuentes: pull away easily, pull away again