English · Phrasal verb Attested

pull apart

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pull, apart.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Dùng theo nghĩa đen

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To become separated as a result of pulling.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bị tách ra do kéo

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To separate (people or animals that are fighting).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tách những người hoặc động vật đang đánh nhau

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “pull apart” mean?

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pull, apart.

Is “pull apart” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.