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Dictionarywithdraw
verb

withdraw

To take something back or away, remove money from an account, or stop participating.

I withdraw cash from my checking account before the trip.

Etymology
withEnglishback or away
+drawOld Englishto draw

The prefix contributes a backward or away direction. Withdrawal draws something away from its previous place or removes oneself from participation.

More examples

  • The company has withdrawn its support for the project.
  • She withdrew her complaint after hearing his explanation.
  • Two teams withdraw from the tournament because of injuries.

Forms

withdraw · withdraws · withdrew · withdrawn · withdrawing

withdrawal noun — The act of removing something or stopping participation.

Similar words

retract
Specifically means taking back a statement, claim, or promise.
remove
Means taking something away, without necessarily reversing an earlier action.
quit
Means stopping an activity or leaving a job or group.