withdraw
/wɪðˈdrɔ/
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Type
Verb
Meaning
To take money out of an account.
He needed to withdraw two hundred dollars from the bank.
Can I withdraw cash at this grocery store register?
To remove someone or something from a particular place or situation.
She withdrew her son from the swim team after his injury.
Has the manufacturer withdrawn that defective medication from shelves?
To stop participating in an activity, competition, or organization.
The injured runner had to withdraw from the marathon.
Several delegates withdrew after the rules committee changed the schedule.
To take back a statement, offer, or accusation.
The attorney demanded that the witness withdraw the comment.
She eventually withdrew her resignation after speaking with the board.
To become quiet and spend less time interacting with other people.
Shy children sometimes withdraw when they meet new people.
He withdraws into his office whenever disagreements arise.
How it's used
When this means “take money out”
- withdraw money from an account
“withdraw it.”
She withdrew fifty dollars from the automated teller machine.
When this means “cease participation”
- withdraw from an event
“withdraw from it.”
The candidate chose to withdraw from the primary election.
When this means “retract”
- withdraw a statement
“withdraw it.”
The newspaper was forced to withdraw its allegations.
Collocations
- withdraw cash
- withdraw money
- withdraw troops
- withdraw forces
- withdraw from the race
- withdraw support
- withdraw an offer
Antonyms
- deposit
- deploy
- enter