Looking for the meaning of the word WITHDRAW in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of WITHDRAW with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Withdraw
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: from the prefix with- ‘away’ + the verb draw
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
wɪðˈdrɔː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
remove or take away (something) from a particular place or position
Short Definition:remove or take away something from particular place or position
Examples:- Ruth withdrew her hand from his
- she prised open the lid and withdrew a slim diamond ring
Definition:
leave or cause to leave a place or situation
Short Definition:leave or cause to leave place or situation
Examples:- UN forces withdrew from the province
- both countries agreed to withdraw their troops
Definition:
cease to take an addictive drug
Short Definition:cease to take addictive drug
Examples:- for the cocaine user, it is possible to withdraw without medication
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