# drawdown

/ˈdɹɔˌdaʊn/ (US) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/drawdown
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

a drop in value from a high point, or money you take out of an account or fund. Investors use it to talk about losses or withdrawals.

For teachers: a decline from a prior peak in the value of an investment, fund, or account, or a withdrawal of funds provided under a loan facility. Also used for a planned reduction in military forces or stored supplies.

## Examples

- She takes a monthly drawdown from her savings.
- The fund suffered a 15% drawdown after the market sell-off before recovering later in the year.
- After years of deployment, the military's drawdown from the region left local allies uncertain about long-term security commitments.

## Synonyms

drop, decline, Fall, decrease, withdrawal

## Antonyms

Increase, Rise, deposit

## Usage notes

- Commonly followed by 'from' for what is reduced and 'on' for a loan or fund that is accessed.

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