withdraw

//wɪðˈdrɔː//
B2Frequency Level 8Neutral
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Verb

withdrawInfinitive
withdrawPresent tense
withdrewPast tense
withdrawnPast participle
withdrawingPresent participle
withdrawsThird-person singular
1

to remove or take away something from a particular place or position

The company decided to withdraw its products from the market.

2

to take money out of a bank account

I need to withdraw some cash from my account.

3

to leave a place or move back from a position, especially in order to be alone or to avoid danger

The soldiers withdrew to a safer position when they came under heavy fire.

4

to stop participating in an activity, competition, or organization

She decided to withdraw from the competition due to an injury.

5

to take back or remove a statement, offer, or claim

He was forced to withdraw his remarks after public criticism.

6

to stop giving support, help, or a service to someone or something

The government decided to withdraw financial support from the project.