Withdraw /(wĭth*dra̤")/

With·draw

Withdraw

v. t.

imp. Withdrew; p. p. Withdrawn; p. pr. & vb. n. Withdrawing

  1. To take back or away, as what has been bestowed or enjoyed; to draw back; to cause to move away or retire; as, to withdraw aid, favor, capital, or the like.
    Impossible it is that God should withdraw his presence from anything.
  2. To take back; to recall or retract; as, to withdraw false charges.

Withdraw

v. i.
  1. To retire; to retreat; to quit a company or place; to go away; as, he withdrew from the company.