How to Pronounce "withdraw into"
expression
wɪðˈdɹɔ/, /wɪθˈdɹɔ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
with-DRAW in-TOO or with-DRAW IN-too
wɪðdɹˈɔː/ /ˈɪntʊ
with-DRAW in-TU
Definition
To become less involved with others and spend more time alone, often because you feel sad or need to protect yourself. It can also mean to turn inward emotionally or mentally.
IPA Transcription
American English
wɪðˈdɹɔ/, /wɪθˈdɹɔ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
wɪðdɹˈɔː/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
with-DRAW in-TOO or with-DRAW IN-too
UK
with-DRAW in-TU
Listen in Context
After losing her job, she withdrew into herself for several weeks.
Sometimes children withdraw into their own world when they feel scared.
He often withdraws into silence at family gatherings.
Whenever things get tough, I just withdraw into my thoughts for a while.