pull back

language: en

definitions

  1. to move backward or retreat from a position
    en: to move backward or retreat from a position
  2. to reduce or decrease something, such as spending or effort
    en: to reduce or decrease something, such as spending or effort

examples

  1. The army pulled back to a defensive position.

    The army pulled back to a defensive position.

  2. We need to pull back on our spending.

    We need to pull back on our spending.