English Explanatory Dictionary

pull apart

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pull, apart.
  2. To become separated as a result of pulling.
  3. To separate (people or animals that are fighting).
  4. To disassemble, dismantle, take apart (a machine or other mechanical device).
  5. To investigate rigorously the basis of (an idea or theory).
  6. To criticise harshly and in detail.

Pronunciation

En-au-pull apart.ogg

Word forms

pull apart pulls apart pulling apart pulled apart
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