withdraw

verb

1. 1

   remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

   remove a threat

   remove a wrapper

2. 2

   keep away from others

   He sequestered himself in his study to write a book

3. 3

   take back what one has said

   He swallowed his words

4. 4

   make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity

   We'll have to crawfish out from meeting with him

   He backed out of his earlier promise

5. 5

   release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles

   I want to disengage myself from his influence

   disengage the gears

6. 6

   lose interest

   he retired from life when his wife died

7. 7

   pull back or move away or backward

   The enemy withdrew

   The limo pulled away from the curb

8. 8

   remove (a commodity) from (a supply source)

   She drew $2,000 from the account

   The doctors drew medical supplies from the hospital's emergency bank

9. 9

   cause to be returned

   recall the defective auto tires

   The manufacturer tried to call back the spoilt yoghurt

10. 10

    withdraw from active participation

    He retired from chess

11. 11

    retire gracefully

    He bowed out when he realized he could no longer handle the demands of the chairmanship

12. 12

    break from a meeting or gathering

    We adjourned for lunch

    The men retired to the library