American English pronunciation
How to pronounce withdraw
IPA transcription: [wɪðd'ɹɔ]
Pronunciation variants: [wɪðd'ɹɔ][wɪθd'ɹɔ]
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Verb
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remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
“remove a threat”
“remove a wrapper”
“Remove the dirty dishes from the table”
“take the gun from your pocket”
“This machine withdraws heat from the environment”
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pull back or move away or backward
“The enemy withdrew”
“The limo pulled away from the curb”
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withdraw from active participation
“He retired from chess”
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release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles
“I want to disengage myself from his influence”
“disengage the gears”
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cause to be returned
“recall the defective auto tires”
“The manufacturer tried to call back the spoilt yoghurt”
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remove (a commodity) from (a supply source)
“She drew $2,000 from the account”
“The doctors drew medical supplies from the hospital's emergency bank”
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keep away from others
“He sequestered himself in his study to write a book”
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take back what one has said
“He swallowed his words”
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break from a meeting or gathering
“We adjourned for lunch”
“The men retired to the library”
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make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity
“We'll have to crawfish out from meeting with him”
“He backed out of his earlier promise”
“The aggressive investment company pulled in its horns”
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retire gracefully
“He bowed out when he realized he could no longer handle the demands of the chairmanship”
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lose interest
“he retired from life when his wife died”
Usage examples
- The goods service at individual stations was also withdrawn after Beeching's report.
- It was withdrawn in conjunction with the Newcastle Buses and Ferries Opal card rollout.
- The latter expedition was plagued with personality conflicts and the withdrawal of many climbers.
- When she tried to withdraw some money from her bank account, the ATM claimed her card was invalid.
- A fourth single, "Chance" was withdrawn the day of release due to unauthorised samples.
- Therefore I ask for the withdrawal.
- When she tried to withdraw some money from her bank account, the ATM claimed her card was invalid.
- Whately felt himself constrained to withdraw from the Education Board the following year.
- He can give and withdraw sovereignty.
- The withdrawal was motivated by differences over electoral strategy and candidature.