withdrawal — the action of taking something back or away
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of taking something back or away
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
Example Sentences
- My friend's sudden withdrawal from social media made everyone think he was preparing for exams, but he was actually binge-watching anime.
- The company announced the withdrawal of their new product after customers complained it looked like a flying saucer.
- She made so many ATM withdrawals for coffee that the bank thought her account was hacked.
withdrawal
NOUN[/wɪðˈdrɔːəl/]
the action of taking something back or away
She makes a quick withdrawal from the ATM before catching her train.
The product's withdrawal protected customers from danger. (Pull Back + Take Out)
The withdrawal of the first sketch led to a careful redraw and loud applause.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Withdrawal originated in the 14th century from the combination of Middle English 'with' (back, away) and 'draw' (to pull or drag). The compound initially meant 'to pull back' or 'to remove from a place', analogous to drawing a rope toward oneself, and evolved to denote the act of taking something away from its original position or removing oneself from a situation.
Breakdown
with- (back, away) + draw (pull, drag) + -al (noun-forming suffix), creating a noun meaning the act or process of withdrawing or removing.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My friend's sudden withdrawal from social media made everyone think he was preparing for exams, but he was actually binge-watching anime.”
“The company announced the withdrawal of their new product after customers complained it looked like a flying saucer.”
“She made so many ATM withdrawals for coffee that the bank thought her account was hacked.”
“The withdrawal of international support led to serious economic consequences.”
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