Withdraw

/wɪðˈdrɔː/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To take back or remove something from a particular place or situation.

She decided to withdraw her application from the job offer.

To retreat or move back from a position or situation.

The army was forced to withdraw after heavy losses.

To take money out of a bank account.

He went to the ATM to withdraw some cash.

To cease to participate in an activity or group.

He chose to withdraw from the competition due to personal reasons.

To remove oneself from social interaction.

After the argument, she felt the need to withdraw from her friends and spend some time alone.

Middle English: from Old English 'wiþdragan', from 'wiþ' meaning against + 'dragan' meaning to draw.

withdraw into oneself

To become reserved or introverted.

withdrawal symptoms

Physical or mental symptoms that occur after stopping or reducing the intake of a substance.

withdraw funds

To take money from an account.

withdraw a complaint

To take back a formal expression of dissatisfaction.

withdrawing

The act of taking back or removing oneself.

withdrawal

The process of ceasing to participate or to take back something.

Dip out

He decided to dip out of the party early.

Peace out

I’m going to peace out and head home.