withdraw
To draw or pull (something) away or back from its original position or situation.
Other meanings
To take away or take back (something previously given or permitted); to remove, to retract.
To cause or help (someone) to stop taking an addictive drug or substance; to dry out.
Synonyms
- retreat
- pull away
- draw back
- pull back
- retire
- move back
Word history
From Middle English "withdrawen".
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “withdraw” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.