Withdrawal

/wɪðˈdrɔːəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of taking back or removing something.

The bank notified her of the withdrawal she made from her savings account.

the process of ceasing to participate in an activity or program, often resulting in the removal from it.

His withdrawal from the competition surprised everyone.

the physical or psychological symptoms that occur when a person stops taking a substance they are dependent on.

He experienced severe withdrawal symptoms after stopping the medication.

the act of retreating or pulling back from a position or situation.

The army's withdrawal from the battlefield was carefully planned.

Derived from Middle English 'withdrawen', meaning to pull back or away.

bank withdrawal:

The act of taking money out of a bank account.

withdrawal symptom:

A medical condition experienced when one stops using a drug they are dependent on.

military withdrawal:

The process by which military forces leave a combat area.

Cold turkey

Quitting drugs cold turkey can lead to severe withdrawal symptoms.

Going off the rails

He was doing fine until he went off the rails, leading to major withdrawal issues.