withdraw - Meaning in Konkani

withdraw - Meaning in Konkani

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Definitions and Meaning of withdraw in English

withdraw verb

1. remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

   Synonyms

   take

   Examples

   • "remove a threat"
   • "remove a wrapper"
   • "Remove the dirty dishes from the table"
   • "take the gun from your pocket"
   • "This machine withdraws heat from the environment"
2. keep away from others

   Example

   • "He sequestered himself in his study to write a book"
3. take back what one has said

   Example

   • "He swallowed his words"
4. make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity

   Examples

   • "He backed out of his earlier promise"
   • "The aggressive investment company pulled in its horns"
   • "We'll have to crawfish out from meeting with him"
5. release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles

   Examples

   • "disengage the gears"
   • "I want to disengage myself from his influence"
6. lose interest

   Example

   • "he retired from life when his wife died"
7. pull back or move away or backward

   Examples

   • "The enemy withdrew"
   • "The limo pulled away from the curb"
8. remove (a commodity) from (a supply source)

   Examples

   • "She drew $2,000 from the account"
   • "The doctors drew medical supplies from the hospital's emergency bank"
9. cause to be returned

   Examples

   • "recall the defective auto tires"
   • "The manufacturer tried to call back the spoilt yoghurt"
10. withdraw from active participation

    Example

    • "He retired from chess"
11. retire gracefully

    Example

    • "He bowed out when he realized he could no longer handle the demands of the chairmanship"
12. break from a meeting or gathering

    Examples

    • "The men retired to the library"
    • "We adjourned for lunch"

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