withdraw verb

1 move/move sth away from a place

ADV. altogether, completely | immediately, instantly | abruptly, hastily, promptly, quickly, soon She hastily withdrew her hand from his. | gently | gradually, progressively Forces will be progressively withdrawn. | eventually | temporarily | unconditionally

VERB + WITHDRAW decide to | intend to, wish to | threaten to | be compelled to, be forced to, be obliged to He was forced to withdraw from the competition due to injury. | persuade sb to

PREP. from Two thousand troops were withdrawn from the battle zone. | in favour of He eventually withdrew in favour of Blair, thought to be the more popular candidate. | into She withdrew into her own world.

2 take sth away

ADV. immediately | subsequently | eventually | formally She formally withdrew her resignation. | voluntarily | unconditionally Last night he unconditionally withdrew his comments.

VERB + WITHDRAW threaten to | agree to | refuse to | advise sb to, persuade sb to, urge sb to

PREP. from They threatened to withdraw their support from the government.

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