pull off
achieve something difficult
to succeed in doing something that is difficult or unexpected, especially when others thought it was unlikely.
No one thought the underdog team could pull off a win, but they surprised everyone.
"pull" — same verb, different meanings
Phrasal verbs built on "pull" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
pull
off
pull offto succeed in doing something that is difficult or unexpected, especially when others thought it was unlikely.No one thought the underdog team could pull off a win, but they surprised everyone.
out
pull outto decide not to take part in something anymore, or to stop being involved in an activity, event, or agreement.The company decided to pull out of the deal at the last minute.
over
pull overTo drive your vehicle to the side of the road and stop, usually for safety or because someone asks you to.The police officer signaled for me to pull over.
through
pull throughto get better after being very sick or to succeed in a very hard situationAfter weeks in the hospital, she finally pulled through and went home.
up
pull upto bring a car or other vehicle to a stop, usually by the side of the road.The taxi pulled up outside my house right on time.
pull out
to leave or withdraw from an activity or agreement
to decide not to take part in something anymore, or to stop being involved in an activity, event, or agreement.
The company decided to pull out of the deal at the last minute.
pull over
stop a vehicle at the side of the road
To drive your vehicle to the side of the road and stop, usually for safety or because someone asks you to.
The police officer signaled for me to pull over.
pull through
recover from a serious illness or difficult situation
to get better after being very sick or to succeed in a very hard situation
After weeks in the hospital, she finally pulled through and went home.
pull up
to stop a vehicle
to bring a car or other vehicle to a stop, usually by the side of the road.
The taxi pulled up outside my house right on time.