withdrawal

/wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
noun
  1. The act of taking money out of a bank account.
    • The bank limits daily withdrawals to $500 for security reasons.
    • He recorded every withdrawal in his checkbook to keep track of his balance.
    • She made a large withdrawal from her savings account to buy a car.
  2. The act of stopping participation in an activity, group, or agreement.
    • The country's withdrawal from the treaty caused international concern.
    • Her withdrawal from the club surprised everyone who knew how much she enjoyed it.
    • The team announced its withdrawal from the tournament due to injuries.
  3. The process of stopping the use of an addictive substance, often causing unpleasant physical and mental effects.
    • The clinic offers support for people going through drug withdrawal.
    • He experienced severe withdrawal after quitting caffeine cold turkey.
    • Withdrawal from nicotine can cause irritability and headaches.
  4. The act of moving back or away from a place or situation.
    • His sudden withdrawal from the conversation made everyone feel awkward.
    • The withdrawal of the crowd allowed emergency vehicles to pass through.
    • The general ordered a strategic withdrawal of troops from the front lines.
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