Pull apart Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To separate something into pieces, either physically (by pulling with your hands) or, less commonly, to analyze and criticize something in detail.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for food ("pull apart" bread), toys, or objects you separate by hand. Figuratively, can mean to criticize an argument or idea in detail ("pull apart someone's argument"). Not as strong as "tear apart", which suggests more damage.
Spanish: desgarrar - separar - desmenuzarPortuguese (BR): separar - desmontar - desfiarPortuguese (PT): separar - desmontar - desfazerChinese (Simplified): 拆开 - 撕开Chinese (Traditional): 拆開 - 撕開Hindi: फाड़ना - अलग करनाArabic: تفكيك - تمزيقBengali: টেনে আলাদা করা - খুলে ফেলাRussian: разобрать - разъединить - раскритиковать (в деталях)Japanese: 引き離す - 分解するVietnamese: xé ra - tách rờiKorean: 잡아떼다 - 분해하다Turkish: ayırmak - parçalara ayırmakUrdu: کھینچ کر الگ کرنا - کھولناIndonesian: membongkar - mencabik - memisahkan
Example Sentences
It was hard to pull apart the glued pieces.
basic
The children pulled apart the toy to see how it worked.
basic
She likes to pull apart bread and share it with her friends.
basic
You can just pull apart the chicken for the salad.
natural
The critics completely pulled apart the new movie.
natural
My headphones got pulled apart in my bag.
natural