Withdrawal

Pronunciation: /wɪðˈdrɔl/

Definitions of withdrawal

noun the act of leaving a place, organization, or agreement

Example Sentences

A1 I made a withdrawal from the ATM to get some cash.

A2 She experienced withdrawal symptoms after quitting smoking.

B1 The company announced the withdrawal of their latest product due to safety concerns.

B2 The withdrawal of troops from the region was seen as a strategic decision by the government.

C1 The withdrawal of funding from the project caused delays in its completion.

C2 His withdrawal from public life shocked many of his fans.

Examples of withdrawal in a Sentence

formal The company announced the withdrawal of their latest product due to safety concerns.

informal I had to make a withdrawal from my savings account to cover unexpected expenses.

slang I'm feeling a bit rough after that night out, definitely need a withdrawal from the bank of sleep.

figurative His withdrawal from social activities was a sign that he was struggling with his mental health.

Grammatical Forms of withdrawal

• past tense: withdrawn
• plural: withdrawals
• comparative: more withdrawn
• superlative: most withdrawn
• present tense: withdraw
• future tense: will withdraw
• perfect tense: have withdrawn
• continuous tense: is withdrawing
• singular: withdrawal
• positive degree: withdrawal
• infinitive: to withdraw
• gerund: withdrawing
• participle: withdrawn

Origin and Evolution of withdrawal

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'withdrawal' originated from the Old English word 'withdragan', which means to pull or drag away.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'withdrawal' has evolved to also refer to the act of removing oneself from a situation or group, especially in a formal or official capacity.