withdraw
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.
to cause (a person) to undergo withdrawal from addiction to a substance.
to go or move back, away, or aside; retire; retreat: to withdraw from the room.
to remove oneself from some activity, competition, etc.: He withdrew before I could nominate him.
to cease using or consuming an addictive narcotic (followed by from): to withdraw from heroin.
Parliamentary Procedure. to remove an amendment, motion, etc., from consideration.
Origin of withdraw
1synonym study For withdraw
Other words for withdraw
Other words from withdraw
- with·draw·a·ble, adjective
- with·draw·er, noun
- with·draw·ing·ness, noun
- non·with·draw·a·ble, adjective
- un·with·draw·a·ble, adjective
- un·with·draw·ing, adjective
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How to use withdraw in a sentence
So they thought up both a technical solution and a way for people to withdraw or delete their biometric data with complete agency.
Eight case studies on regulating biometric technology show us a path forward | Karen Hao | September 4, 2020 | MIT Technology ReviewThe FDA withdrew its approval after multiple trials in different parts of the world showed that hydroxychloroquine can actually be dangerous.
Polling in May by the student analytics firm College Reaction shows that 4 percent of all college-going students plan to withdraw from school temporarily.
Late last week, a deal was struck with Oregon’s governor to withdraw the troops.
What Happened In Portland Shows Just How Fragile Our Democracy Is | Maggie Koerth (maggie.koerth-baker@fivethirtyeight.com) | August 5, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightIt gained ground from India, but then withdrew its forces, bringing them back close to their starting positions.
China And India’s Deadly Himalayan Clash Is A Big Test For Modi. And A Big Concern For The World | LGBTQ-Editor | June 19, 2020 | No Straight News
Some say they believe that ISIS will simply withdraw from the city without fighting any heated battles.
Has the Kurdish Victory at Sinjar Turned the Tide of ISIS War? | Niqash | December 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWill Christian pharmacists, county clerks, florists, and for-profit wedding chapels really withdraw from society, as you describe?
Do LGBTs Owe Christians an Olive Branch? Try The Other Way Around | Jay Michaelson | December 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“After the withdraw, they realized that firefighter Craig-Lewis was missing,” said Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Derrick Sawyer.
The Mystery Death Of A Female Firefighter | Christopher Moraff | December 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTShe was separated from her colleagues after they were overcome by smoke and heat and ordered to withdraw.
The Mystery Death Of A Female Firefighter | Christopher Moraff | December 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTA cruiser shows up and eyes narrow and citizens often withdraw.
The Wildly Peaceful, Human, Almost Boring, Ultimately Great New York City Protests for Eric Garner | Mike Barnicle | December 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe public eye, ever watchful and timid, waits scarcely for the show of danger to take alarm and withdraw its favour.
When he had finished speaking, he commanded him to withdraw for an hour; after which time, he would tell him his resolution.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterThe manner of his prisoner, sufficiently mollified the officer; and he made a sign to his attendants to withdraw.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterFor the first time for 18 days and nights it has been found possible to withdraw the 29th Division from the fire fight.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian HamiltonThereon the commander of the picquet proceeded to withdraw his men and sent word to Auersperg.
Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-Pattison
British Dictionary definitions for withdraw
/ (wɪðˈdrɔː) /
(tr) to take or draw back or away; remove
(tr) to remove from deposit or investment in a bank, building society, etc
(tr) to retract or recall (a statement, promise, etc)
(intr) to retire or retreat: the troops withdrew
(intr often foll by from) to back out (of) or depart (from): he withdrew from public life
(intr) to detach oneself socially, emotionally, or mentally
Origin of withdraw
1Derived forms of withdraw
- withdrawable, adjective
- withdrawer, noun
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