Entry Word: withdraw

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable) <the army was forced to withdraw from the line of battle> — see retreat 1
2 to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to) <withdraw the offer of surrender upon hearing the terms> — see abjure
3 to take away from a place or position <withdrew her hand from the table> — see remove 2