Come out of the hole

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-004271",
  "term": "Come out of the hole",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "To withdraw the drill string from the wellbore, an operation also known as tripping out. This procedure is necessary to replace a worn drill bit, run casing, conduct wireline logging, or address downhole problems. Crew members systematically disconnect sections of drill pipe, usually in three-joint stands, and stack them vertically inside the derrick, a process reversed when going in the hole.",
  "subject": "Drilling",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/come-out-of-the-hole/"
}