Meaning of pull out all the stops in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   pull out all the stops

   Definitions

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   Examples

   • « The organizers pulled out all the stops for the centennial meeting »

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• pull out
• pull one's weight
• pull off
• pull in one's horns
• pull out all the stops
• pull over
• pull round
• pull someone's leg
• pull strings