withdrawal
withd
ˈwɪðd
vidhd
rawal
rɔ:əl
rawēl

Definition & Meaning of "withdrawal"in English

Withdrawal
01

the act of withdrawing 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
withdrawals
02

the act of taking out money or other capital 

03

a retraction of a previously held position 

04

formal separation from an alliance or federation 

05

the sudden cut back on or discontinuation of drug taking 

Examples
The clinic offers support programs for those undergoing drug withdrawal. 
06

a method of birth control in which coitus is initiated but the penis is deliberately withdrawn before ejaculation 

07

the act of withdrawing blood, tumors, etc. 

08

the act of ceasing to participate in an activity 

09

avoiding emotional involvement 

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