withdrawing
wɪθˈdrɔːɪŋ
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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.
provisions rations supplies

Adjective

1.
personalityshy and not wanting to interact with others
  • She has a withdrawing personality, avoiding social gatherings.
introverted reserved retiring
2.
retreatingmoving back or away from a place
  • The withdrawing troops left the battlefield quietly.
receding retreating
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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withdrawn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

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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  1. French:retrait, réservé, ...
  2. German:Rückzug, zurückhaltend, ...
  3. Italian:ritiro, schivo, ...
  4. Spanish:retirada, reservado, ...
  5. Portuguese:retirada, reservado, ...
  6. Chinese:撤回, 内向的, ...
  7. Japanese:撤退, 引っ込み思案な, ...
  8. Arabic:اِنْسِحَاب, مُنْعَزِل, ...
  9. Hebrew:נְסִיגָה, מוּפְנָם, ...
  10. Russian:отвод, замкнутый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відведення, замкнутий, ...
  12. Hindi:वापसी, शर्मीला, ...
withdraw
wɪθˈdrɔː
withdrawnwithdrew

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..
extract remove take out
2.
departureintr.leave a place or situationintr.
  • The troops were ordered to withdraw from the area.
depart retreat
3.
retractiontr.retract a statement or commenttr.
  • He had to withdraw his previous remarks.
recant retract revoke
4.
cease participationintr.stop participating in an activity or agreementintr.
  • The country withdrew from the international treaty..
pull out resign retreat
5.
addictionintr.stop taking an addictive substanceintr.
  • He decided to withdraw from alcohol completely.
abstain detox refrain
6.
detachmentintr.Rareremove oneself socially or emotionallyintr.Rare
  • After the incident, he began to withdraw from his friends.
retreat seclude
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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.

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  1. French:retirer, se retirer, ...
  2. German:abheben, zurückziehen, ...
  3. Italian:ritirare, ritirarsi, ...
  4. Spanish:retirar, retirarse, ...
  5. Portuguese:retirar, retirar-se, ...
  6. Chinese:取款, 撤出, ...
  7. Japanese:引き出す, 撤退する, ...
  8. Arabic:سَحَبَ, اِنْسَحَبَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִמְשׁוֹךְ, לָסֶגֶת, ...
  10. Russian:снять, отступить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зняти, відступати, ...
  12. Hindi:निकालना, वापस लौटना, ...

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