■ 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 .