drag (someone or something) away from (something)

1. To move someone or something away from something else by pulling them or it along the ground. When I dragged my bed away from the wall, I found a piece of paper I'd dropped back there months ago. We dragged the man away from the burning car. And how exactly do you plan to drag that stove away from the curb without a dolly or something?

2. To pull someone forcibly away from something or some place against their will. The police grabbed the criminal by the arms and dragged away from the scene of the crime. Security will drag you away from the stadium if you don't leave on your own, mister. I always have the hardest time dragging my dog away from the bunnies he encounters on our walks.

3. By extension, to force someone to leave some place or activity against their will. Good luck dragging your brother away from his favorite cartoon. You couldn't drag me away from gardening—I find it so therapeutic! A: "I hate to drag you away from your studying, but dinner's ready." B: "Ugh, I am never going to be ready for this exam."