withdraw

[wɪðˈdrɔː]

withdraw Definition

• 1. remove or take away (something) from a particular place or position
• 2. cease to participate in an activity, typically one that is disagreeable or unwelcome
• 3. retract or repeal (a law or decision)

Using withdraw: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "withdraw" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He withdrew his hand from the fire.

• Example

  I decided to withdraw from the competition.

• Example

  The company withdrew its offer of employment.

• Example

  The government has withdrawn the proposed legislation.

withdraw Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for withdraw

• remove
• extract
• retreat
• take out
• pull out

Antonyms for withdraw

• deposit
• insert
• add

Idioms Using withdraw

• beat a hasty retreat

  to leave a place quickly and in a hurry because of danger or an unpleasant situation

  Example

  When the police arrived, the thieves beat a hasty retreat.

• cut and run

  to leave a difficult or dangerous situation quickly without trying to resolve it

  Example

  The company cut and run when they realized they couldn't make a profit.

• throw in the towel

  to give up or quit, especially after a long struggle or effort

  Example

  After years of trying to save the business, he finally threw in the towel.

Phrases with withdraw

• withdraw money

  take money out of a bank account

  Example

  I need to withdraw some cash from the ATM.

• withdrawal symptoms

  physical or mental symptoms that occur after stopping or reducing the use of a drug or other addictive substance

  Example

  He experienced severe withdrawal symptoms after quitting smoking.

• withdrawn personality

  a personality type characterized by introversion, shyness, and avoidance of social interaction

  Example

  She has a withdrawn personality and prefers to spend time alone.

Origins of withdraw

from Middle English 'withdrauen', meaning 'to draw off'

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Summary: withdraw in Brief

The verb 'withdraw' [wɪðˈdrɔː] means to remove or take away something from a particular place or position, cease to participate in an activity, or retract or repeal a law or decision. It can refer to physical actions like 'He withdrew his hand from the fire,' or non-physical actions like 'I decided to withdraw from the competition.' Phrases like 'withdraw money' and idioms like 'beat a hasty retreat' are also common.