withdraw

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To take money out of a bank account.

   I need to withdraw some cash before the shops close.

2. 2
   verb

   To take something back or remove it, especially something previously offered or stated.

   The company withdrew its offer after the talks broke down.

3. 3
   verb

   To move back or away from a place or situation.

   The troops were ordered to withdraw from the region.

4. 4
   verb

   To stop taking part in an activity or competition.

   She had to withdraw from the race because of an injury.

Common collocations

• withdraw cash Verb + noun

PIE word *wí From Middle English withdrawen, withdrauen (“to depart, leave, move away; (reflexive) to go away; (reflexive) to leave someone’s service; (often reflexive) to draw back or retreat (from a battlefield or dangerous place), withdraw; to abandon, desert; to go, go forth; to move; of the sea, water, etc.: to (cause to) ebb, recede, subside; to disappear; to slacken, wane; (often reflexive) to cease, stop; to desist, refrain; (reflexive) to go back on, recant; to avoid, eschew; to bring under control, contain, suppress; to curb, curtail; to delay, put off; to demur, refuse; to carry or…

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