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withdrawal

n.
US //wɪðˈdɹɔəɫ// UK //wɪðdɹˈɔːl// with·draw·al
  1. 1 taking money out (n.)
    B1 Intermediate

    the act of taking money out of a bank account.

    the removal of funds from a bank account or other financial institution.

    Example

    I need to make a withdrawal of fifty dollars from the ATM.

    Example

    The bank limits daily cash withdrawals to prevent fraud and ensure sufficient liquidity at smaller branches.

    Usage

    Often used with the verb 'make'.

  2. 2 stopping a drug (n.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Medicine

    the unpleasant physical and mental feelings you have when you stop using a drug you are addicted to.

    the physiological and psychological symptoms experienced when an addictive substance is discontinued.

    Example

    He suffered from sweating and shaking during his first week of withdrawal.

    Example

    The clinical team monitored the patient closely for severe withdrawal symptoms, including tremors and acute anxiety, during the initial phase of recovery.

    Usage

    Often used in the phrase 'going through withdrawal'.

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  1. 3 military or political removal (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Formal

    the act of moving soldiers or support away from a place.

    the act of pulling back or removing troops, support, or a statement from a specific context.

    Example

    The government announced the full withdrawal of its troops by the end of the year.

    Example

    The sudden withdrawal of diplomatic support left the small nation vulnerable to economic sanctions from its neighbours.

  2. 4 socially pulling away (n.)
    C1 Advanced Academic

    the act of becoming quiet and not wanting to talk to other people.

    the state of ceasing to participate in social activities or communication, often due to emotional distress.

    Example

    Her sudden withdrawal from her friends was a sign that she was unhappy.

    Example

    Psychologists noted that social withdrawal is frequently an early indicator of clinical depression in adolescents.

Origin

From withdraw + -al.

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