Withdraw from Meaning in English
expression
wɪðˈdɹɔ/, /wɪθˈdɹɔ/ /ˈfɹəm
with-DRAW frum
wɪðdɹˈɔː/ /fɹˈɒm
with-DRAW-from
Definition
To leave or remove yourself from a group, organization, activity, or situation, often by your own choice.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal, academic, or organizational contexts ('withdraw from a course', 'withdraw from an agreement'). Implies personal choice rather than being forced. Don't confuse with 'drop out', which is less formal and often used for leaving school.
Spanish: retirarse de - abandonarPortuguese (BR): retirar-se de - sair dePortuguese (PT): retirar-se de - sair deChinese (Simplified): 退出 - 撤出Chinese (Traditional): 退出 - 撤出Hindi: से बाहर निकलना - छोड़नाArabic: الانسحاب من - تركBengali: প্রত্যাহার হওয়া - সরে যাওয়াRussian: выйти из - отказаться от участия вJapanese: 辞退する - 退学するVietnamese: rút khỏi - rút lui khỏiKorean: 탈퇴하다 - 철회하다Turkish: çekilmek - ayrılmakUrdu: دستبردار ہونا - علیحدہ ہوناIndonesian: mengundurkan diri dari - menarik diri dari
Example Sentences
He decided to withdraw from the competition.
basic
She had to withdraw from school due to illness.
basic
Many countries decided to withdraw from the agreement.
basic
After thinking it over, I chose to withdraw from the project.
natural
If you withdraw from the class now, will you get a refund?
natural
He was under too much stress, so he had to withdraw from several activities.
natural