WITHDRAW


Meaning of WITHDRAW in English

■ verb ( past withdrew ; past participle ~n )

1》 remove or take away.

↘take (money) out of an account.

2》 leave or cause to leave a place or situation.

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

↘prevent from participating in an activity.

3》 take back; discontinue or retract: she withdrew her allegations.

4》 depart to another place in search of quiet or privacy.

↘retreat from social contact.

5》 cease to take an addictive drug.

Origin

ME: from the prefix with- 'away' + draw .

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