pulling up stakes (Meaning)
pulling up stakes
to work (an oar) by drawing back strongly, force required to overcome resistance to pulling, to strain abnormally, move entry 1 sense 1, remove entry 1 sense 2, obtain, secure, a competition in which a heavily weighted sled is pulled by participants usually using draft animals or machines, to stretch repeatedly, to use force in drawing, dragging, or tugging, the effort put forth in pulling, an injury resulting from abnormal straining or stretching especially of a muscle see groin pull, to remove from a place or situation, to bring (a weapon) into the open, to carry out with skill or daring, to draw out from the skin, to act or behave in the manner of, attract sense 2, revoke, to pluck from a plant or by the roots, an inhalation of smoke, to withdraw essential and especially financial support, put on, assume, to hold back (a racehorse) from winning, advantage, commit, perpetrate, to admit of being pulled, to work in harmony, to strain against the bit, to perpetrate a trick or fraud, the effort expended in moving, to regain one's composure, to separate forcibly from a natural or firm attachment, the act or an instance of pulling, to move especially through the exercise of mechanical energy, to blind to the true situation, to demand or obtain an advantage over someone by the assertion of, to print (something, such as a proof) by impression, to use force on so as to cause or tend to cause motion toward the force, to move back from the line of scrimmage and toward one flank to provide blocking for a ballcarrier, to draw hard in smoking, to make a face, to strain by stretching, to draw apart, to do one's full share of the work, extract, an injury resulting from abnormal straining or stretching, to deceive someone playfully, to strain or stretch abnormally, to draw the support or attention of, to refrain from using all the force at one's disposal, perform, carry out, a device for pulling something or for operating by pulling, to stretch (cooling candy) repeatedly, to feel or express strong sympathy, to disconnect a medical life-support system, proof sense 6a, to weaken or unsettle especially by removing support or assistance from, to make a decisive move or action, to bring into the open, to exert hidden influence or control, a device for pulling, a draft of liquid, a force that attracts or influences, extract sense 1, to throw a changeup, to draw a gun, a force that attracts, compels, or influences, special influence, to hit (a ball) toward the left from a right-handed swing or toward the right from a left-handed swing compare push, to move out, to take a drink, to exert force upon so as to cause or tend to cause motion toward the force
Synonyms & Antonyms of pulling up stakes
Synonyms:
- buggering off
- pulling out
- walking out
- packing (up or off)
- taking a walk
- pushing on
- hitting the road
- peeling off
- going off
- running along
- departing
- going
- digging out
- beating it
- starting
- quitting
- moving
- buzzing (off)
- taking off
- bailing out
- getting
- cutting out
- stepping (along)
- taking a hike
- getting off
- sallying (forth)
- bugging out
- clearing off
- evacuating
- shoving (off)
- pushing off
- taking a powder
- clearing out
- exiting
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pulling up stakes Sentence Examples
- After spending a decade in the bustling city, the family decided to pull up stakes and relocate to the tranquil countryside.
- The construction crew was forced to pull up stakes and leave the site due to severe weather conditions.
- With their bags packed and hearts filled with trepidation, the pioneers set out to pull up stakes and embark on their westward journey.
- The old oak tree, a symbol of strength and resilience, stood firm as the developers pulled up stakes and cleared the land for a new housing development.
- As the sun peeked over the horizon, the seasoned travelers pulled up stakes and continued their arduous pilgrimage.
- The nomads, weary from their travels, made camp and pulled up stakes for the night.
- With heavy hearts, the soldiers pulled up stakes and abandoned their outpost as the enemy forces approached.
- The young entrepreneur decided to pull up stakes and pursue her dream of starting her own business in a distant city.
- The school children eagerly pulled up stakes and ran towards the playground, eager to enjoy their recess.
- The explorer pulled up stakes and set sail, his heart filled with anticipation for the unknown lands that lay ahead.
FAQs About the word pulling up stakes
to work (an oar) by drawing back strongly, force required to overcome resistance to pulling, to strain abnormally, move entry 1 sense 1, remove entry 1 sense 2,
buggering off, pulling out, walking out, packing (up or off), taking a walk, pushing on, hitting the road, peeling off, going off, running along
coming, remaining, turning up, arriving, showing up, approaching, staying, lodging, closing, abiding
After spending a decade in the bustling city, the family decided to pull up stakes and relocate to the tranquil countryside.
The construction crew was forced to pull up stakes and leave the site due to severe weather conditions.
With their bags packed and hearts filled with trepidation, the pioneers set out to pull up stakes and embark on their westward journey.
The old oak tree, a symbol of strength and resilience, stood firm as the developers pulled up stakes and cleared the land for a new housing development.
