Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

withdraw

verb
/wɪðˈdrɔː/
Definition
To remove or take back something that has been provided.
Examples
  • She decided to withdraw her application from the program.
  • The troops were ordered to withdraw from the conflict area.
  • He needed time to think, so he chose to withdraw from the discussion.
Meaning
Withdrawing means to pull back or away from a position, action, or engagement.
Synonyms
  • remove
  • retract
  • recede
  • pull back