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Meaning of the word withdraw in English

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withdraw

US /wɪðˈdrɑː/
UK /wɪðˈdrɔː/
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Verb

1.

remove or take away (something) from a particular place or position

Example:
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He decided to withdraw his application.
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The company will withdraw its products from the market.
Synonym:
remove take out pull out extract retract
2.

take money out of a bank account

Example:
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I need to withdraw some cash from the ATM.
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You can withdraw up to $500 per day.
Synonym:
draw out take out pull out
3.

cease to participate in an activity or be a member of an organization

Example:
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The team decided to withdraw from the competition.
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She threatened to withdraw her support.
Synonym:
pull out drop out back out retire resign
4.

move back or away from a place or situation

Example:
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The troops were ordered to withdraw.
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He tends to withdraw into himself when he's stressed.
Synonym:
retreat pull back fall back recede pull out
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Related Word:
withdrawal