withdraw

CEFRB2

/wɪðˈdɹɔː/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To move away, remove something, or take money from an account.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To draw or pull (something) away or back from its original position or situation.

Examples

  • I have to withdraw some cash from the bank.

  • You can withdraw up to £300 a day.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To remove (someone or (reflexive, archaic) oneself) from a position or situation; specifically (military), to remove (soldiers) from a battle or position where they are stationed.

  2. To take away or take back (something previously given or permitted); to remove, to retract.

  3. To draw or pull (a bolt, curtain, veil, or other object) aside.

More examples

In context

  • You may as well withdraw from the club right away.

  • to withdraw false charges

  • VVhy vvithdravveſt thou thy hand, even thy right hand? pluck it out of thy boſome.

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Origin

verb

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 take away, deprive of, remove; to contract, draw away or in, retract; to deny, refuse; to revoke; t...