Pull stakes — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

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Meaning & Definition of Pull stakes

Pull stakes (phrase)

  1. to move out, leave

Pull stakes (phrase) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to leave a place often for another

    "Once the job was done it was time to pull stakes."

    similar: bail, bail out, begone, book (slang), bugger off (British slang), bug off, bug out, buzz (off), clear off (chiefly British), clear out, cut out, depart, dig out, exit, get, get off, go, go off, move, pack (up or off), part, peel off, pike (out or off), pull out, push off, push on, quit, run along, sally (forth), scarper (British), shove (off), step (along), take off, vamoose, walk out, beat it, hit the road, take a hike, take a powder
    related: set out, start, strike out, abscond, decamp, escape, evacuate, flee, fly, get out, mizzle (chiefly British), run away, scat, scram, skip, go out, light out, step out, abandon, desert, forsake, vacate, emigrate, adjourn, remove, retire, retreat, withdraw
    opposite: arrive, come, show up, turn up
    near: abide, dwell, lodge, remain, settle, stay, tarry, approach, close, near, hit, land, reach

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Pull stakes

The most common words with a similar meaning to Pull stakes:

Slang: book
British slang: bugger off
Chiefly British: clear off
British: scarper
bail, bail out, begone, bug off, bug out, buzz (off), clear out, cut out, depart, dig out, exit, get, get off, go, go off, move, pack (up or off), part, peel off, pike (out or off), pull out, push off, push on, quit, run along, sally (forth), shove (off), step (along), take off, vamoose, walk out, beat it, hit the road, take a hike, take a powder

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Pull stakes

Words with the opposite meaning of Pull stakes:

arrive, come, show up, turn up

Related Words for Pull stakes

set out, start, strike out, abscond, decamp, escape, evacuate, flee, fly, get out, mizzle, run away, scat, scram, skip, go out, light out, step out, abandon, desert, forsake, vacate, emigrate, adjourn, remove, retire, retreat, withdraw

Near Antonyms of Pull stakes

abide, dwell, lodge, remain, settle, stay, tarry, approach, close, near, hit, land, reach

Frequently Asked Questions about Pull stakes

What does "Pull stakes" mean?

"Pull stakes" means to move out, leave. As a phrase, it is defined as: to move out, leave.

What is another word for "Pull stakes"?

Other words for "Pull stakes" include bail, bail out, begone, book, bugger off, bug off, bug out and buzz (off). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Pull stakes" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Pull stakes"?

There are 67 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Pull stakes". Common alternatives include bail, bail out, begone, book, bugger off, bug off, bug out, buzz (off), clear off and clear out.

What is the opposite of "Pull stakes"?

Antonyms of "Pull stakes" include arrive, come, show up and turn up. Near antonyms include abide, dwell, lodge and remain.

How do you use "Pull stakes" in a sentence?

Examples of "Pull stakes" in a sentence: "Once the job was done it was time to pull stakes.".

Is "Pull stakes" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Pull stakes" is a phrase.

What is another word for "Pull stakes" meaning "to leave a place often for another"?

When "Pull stakes" (phrase) means to leave a place often for another, synonyms include bail, bail out, begone, book, bugger off and bug off. Opposites in this sense include arrive, come, show up and turn up.

What words are related to "Pull stakes"?

Words related to "Pull stakes" include set out, start, strike out, abscond, decamp, escape, evacuate and flee.