Meaning

For a vehicle to start moving away from a place.

Example Sentence

"The train pulled away from the station just as I arrived."

Synonyms

drive away move off depart

Usage Note

This phrasal verb is inseparable. The object must always come after the particle (e.g., "look after him" not "look him after").

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