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Definition of withdrawing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
generalact or process of pulling back or removing
- The withdrawing of troops was completed by morning.
Adjective
1.
personalityshy and not wanting to interact with others
- She has a withdrawing personality, avoiding social gatherings.
2.
retreatingmoving back or away from a place
- The withdrawing troops left the battlefield quietly.
Origin of withdrawing
Old English, wiþdragan (to draw back)
Terms with withdrawing included in their meaning
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withdrawal
the act of withdrawing from a commitment
ATM withdrawal
plastic card for withdrawing cash from ATMs
withdrawal
act of withdrawing from a situation
moving back
act of receding or withdrawing
cash withdrawal
card for withdrawing money from bank account
medical
device for injecting or withdrawing fluids
sudden annoyance
suddenly act annoyed or upset, often by withdrawing
withdrawn
withdrawing from public attention or fame
finance
fee for withdrawing from an investment
conflict
withdrawing completely from a situation
military
withdrawing completely from a position or situation
withdrawing
moving away from danger, defeat, or pressure
movement
moving back or withdrawing from a place or situation
political withdrawal
act of withdrawing formally from membership of a federation or body
betrayal
withdrawing support despite loyalty
general action
act of not allowing something or withdrawing permission
withdrawal
the process of withdrawing from an activity
reducing
reduce by withdrawing resources or supplies
banking
act of withdrawing more money than available
action
act of moving back or withdrawing
reversal
taking back or withdrawing
public exit
withdrawing from public life or attention
withdrawal
withdrawing a statement or opinion
general
the act of canceling or withdrawing something officially
Examples of withdrawing in a sentence
The withdrawing of the application came too late to avoid the fee. His withdrawing nature made him avoid team activities. In meetings, her withdrawing demeanor was noticeable. The withdrawing forces regrouped at the base. The withdrawing army left a trail of destruction.
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- French:retrait, réservé, ...
- German:Rückzug, zurückhaltend, ...
- Italian:ritiro, schivo, ...
- Spanish:retirada, reservado, ...
- Portuguese:retirada, reservado, ...
- Chinese:撤回, 内向的, ...
- Japanese:撤退, 引っ込み思案な, ...
- Arabic:اِنْسِحَاب, مُنْعَزِل, ...
- Hebrew:נְסִיגָה, מוּפְנָם, ...
- Russian:отвод, замкнутый, ...
- Ukrainian:відведення, замкнутий, ...
- Hindi:वापसी, शर्मीला, ...
Definition of withdraw - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
bank transactiontr./intr. remove money from a bank accounttr./intr.
- She went to the ATM to withdraw some cash..
2.
departureintr. leave a place or situationintr.
- The troops were ordered to withdraw from the area.
3.
retractiontr. retract a statement or commenttr.
- He had to withdraw his previous remarks.
4.
cease participationintr. stop participating in an activity or agreementintr.
- The country withdrew from the international treaty..
5.
addictionintr. stop taking an addictive substanceintr.
- He decided to withdraw from alcohol completely.
6.
detachmentintr. Rare remove oneself socially or emotionallyintr. Rare
- After the incident, he began to withdraw from his friends.
Expressions with withdraw
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become less sociable or more shy
After the argument, he began to withdraw into his shell.
become less socially engaged and more introspective
After the argument, he withdrew into himself.
formally cancel an accusation or complaint against someone
The prosecutor decided to withdraw a charge against the suspect.
stop distributing a publication or media
The publisher had to withdraw the book from circulation.
stop working as a form of protest
The workers decided to withdraw their labour for better pay.
stop working as a protest or demand
The workers decided to withdraw labour during the dispute.
Origin of withdraw
Old English, withdrawan (to take back)
Examples of withdraw in a sentence
They plan to withdraw their savings for the purchase. She decided to withdraw from the competition. He had to withdraw from the partnership due to conflicts. The politician decided to withdraw his controversial statement. She had to withdraw her accusation after the evidence was reviewed. He decided to withdraw from the competition.
They withdrew their support for the project. She struggled to withdraw from nicotine after years of smoking. Many find it challenging to withdraw from caffeine. She decided to withdraw from the social gathering. He tends to withdraw when feeling overwhelmed.
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- French:retirer, se retirer, ...
- German:abheben, zurückziehen, ...
- Italian:ritirare, ritirarsi, ...
- Spanish:retirar, retirarse, ...
- Portuguese:retirar, retirar-se, ...
- Chinese:取款, 撤出, ...
- Japanese:引き出す, 撤退する, ...
- Arabic:سَحَبَ, اِنْسَحَبَ, ...
- Hebrew:לִמְשׁוֹךְ, לָסֶגֶת, ...
- Russian:снять, отступить, ...
- Ukrainian:зняти, відступати, ...
- Hindi:निकालना, वापस लौटना, ...
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