- with·draw·al
- /wıðˈdrɑːəl, wıθˈdrɑːəl/ noun, pl -als1 [count]1 a : an act of moving something away or taking something away
The general authorized the withdrawal of troops from the fields.
a withdrawal of support
1 b : an act of ending your involvement in somethingHe announced his withdrawal from the campaign. [=announced that he would no longer be involved in the campaign]
2 : the act of taking money out of a bank account[count]a withdrawal of $3,000
She made a withdrawal from her checking/savings account.
[noncount]The bank charges you for the premature withdrawal of funds. [=for taking out money before you are supposed to]
— opposite ↑deposit3 [noncount]3 a : the act or process of stopping the use of an addictive drugHe underwent rehab to help him through his withdrawal from heroin.
3 b : the physical and mental problems that occur for a period of time after a person stops using an addictive drugShe experienced symptoms of nicotine withdrawal after she quit smoking.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.