Definitions and Examples of exit, leave, withdraw
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A way out of a building, vehicle, or enclosed space.
Example
Please use the emergency exit in case of fire.
Example
After finishing his speech, he exited the stage.
To go away from a place or person.
Example
I have to leave early to catch my flight.
Example
He decided to leave his job and start his own business.
To remove or take back something previously given or offered.
Example
She decided to withdraw her support for the project.
Example
The army was ordered to withdraw from the battlefield.
Key Differences: exit vs leave vs withdraw
- 1Exit refers to a way out of a place or situation, while leave and withdraw refer to physically going away from a place or situation.
- 2Leave implies a voluntary departure, while withdraw can imply a strategic or forced retreat.
- 3Exit can also be used as a noun to describe a physical way out, while leave and withdraw are only used as verbs.
Effective Usage of exit, leave, withdraw
- 1Travel: Use exit to find your way out of a building or vehicle.
- 2Workplace: Use leave to inform your employer that you are taking time off or quitting your job.
- 3Conflict: Use withdraw to describe a military or strategic retreat.
Remember this!
The antonyms of enter are exit, leave, and withdraw. Exit refers to a way out, leave implies voluntary departure, and withdraw can imply strategic or forced retreat. Use these words to describe physical movements, workplace situations, and conflicts.