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   withdraw

   /wɪðˈdrɔː/

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   • 1. remove or take away (something) from a particular place or position: "Ruth withdrew her hand from his" Similar removeextractdraw outpull outtake outtake backpull backtake awayOpposite insert
   • ▪ take (money) out of an account: "normally you can withdraw up to £50 in cash" Similar take outdraw outOpposite deposit
   • ▪ discontinue or no longer provide (something previously supplied or offered): "the party threatened to withdraw its support for the government" Similar abolishcancelliftraiseset asidediscontinueendstopterminateremovereverserevokerescindrepealcountermandannulvoidOpposite introducebring in
   • ▪ say that (a statement one has made) is untrue or unjustified: "he failed to withdraw his remarks and apologize" Similar retracttake backunsaygo back onrecallrecantdisavowdisclaimabjurerepudiaterenounceback downclimb downbacktrackrow backback-pedaldo a U-turneat one's wordsdo an about-turnOpposite put forward
   • ▪ (of a man) practise coitus interruptus: "it put me off taking the Pill—my partner now withdraws"
   • 2. leave or cause to leave a place or situation: "UN forces withdrew from the province" Similar leavepull out ofmove out ofevacuatequitretire fromretreat frompull back fromdisengage fromOpposite enter
   • ▪ cease to participate in an activity or be a member of a team or organization: "his rival withdrew from the race on the second lap" Similar pull out ofback out ofbeg offbow out ofscratch fromget cold feetinformal:crap outpike onarchaic:recede from
   • ▪ prevent (someone) from participating in an activity: "patients were withdrawn from therapy when they had been depression-free for a month"
   • ▪ depart to another place in search of quiet or privacy: "they withdrew to their rooms for a siesta" Similar goretireretreattake oneselfleavedepartabsent oneselfadjourndecampbeat a retreatshut oneself awayformal:repairremoveliterary:betake oneselfrare:abstract oneself
   • 3. cease to take an addictive drug: "for the cocaine user, it is possible to withdraw without medication"

   Word Origin Middle English: from the prefix with- ‘away’ + the verb draw.

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   What does withdraw mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! WITHDRAW definition: 1. to take or move out or back, or to remove: 2. to stop talking to other people and start…. Learn more.

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   What does it mean if you withdraw something from a place?

   • If you withdraw something from a place, you remove it or take it away. He reached into his pocket and withdrew a sheet of notepaper. 6 meanings: 1. to take or draw back or away; remove 2. to remove from deposit or investment in a bank, building society, etc 3..... Click for more definitions.

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   What is the pronunciation of withdrew?

   • 撤回, 抽回, 取回… 撤回, 抽回, 取回… retirar, recluirse, sacar… retirar, tirar, sacar… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! WITHDRAW meaning: 1. to take or move out or back, or to remove: 2. to stop talking to other people and start…. Learn more.

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   What does it mean if a government troops were forced to withdraw?

   • Government troops were forced to withdraw. withdraw (somebody/something) (from something) Both powers withdrew their forces from the region. She withdrew her hand from his. [intransitive, transitive] to stop taking part in an activity or being a member of an organization; to stop somebody/something from doing these things

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   What does withdrew a sheet of notepaper mean?

   • If you withdraw something from a place, you remove it or take it away. He reached into his pocket and withdrew a sheet of notepaper. [VERB noun] Cassandra withdrew her hand from Roger's. [VERB noun + from]

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   What happens if you withdraw from an activity or organization?

   • If you withdraw from an activity or organization, you stop taking part in it. The African National Congress threatened to withdraw from the talks. [VERB + from] If you withdraw a remark or statement that you have made, you say that you want people to ignore it.

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   If you withdraw something from a place, you remove it or take it away. He reached into his pocket and withdrew a sheet of notepaper. American English : withdraw / wɪðˈdrɔ, wɪθ- /

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   The meaning of WITHDRAW is to take back or away : remove. How to use withdraw in a sentence.

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   WITHDRAW meaning: 1. to take or move out or back, or to remove: 2. to stop talking to other people and start…. Learn more.

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   1. a. To move or draw back; retire: The lawyers withdrew to the judge's chambers. b. To leave or return, as from a military position. 2. a. To remove oneself from active participation: withdrew from the competition. b. To become detached from social or emotional involvement: After the snubbing, he withdrew into a shell. 3.

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   to draw back, away, or aside; take back; remove: She withdrew her hand from his. He withdrew his savings from the bank. to retract or recall: to withdraw an untrue charge. Synonyms: disavow, rescind, revoke. to cause (a person) to undergo withdrawal from addiction to a substance.

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   [transitive] to stop giving or offering something to somebody. withdraw something Workers have threatened to withdraw their labour (= go on strike). He withdrew his support for our campaign. Unless you return the form within seven days, the offer will be withdrawn.