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Withdrawing: meaning, definitions and examples

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withdrawing

 

[ wษชรฐหˆdrษ”หษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

financial context

Withdrawing refers to the act of taking money out from a bank account or financial institution. This can be done through various means such as ATM transactions, checks, or direct withdrawal at a bank. When you withdraw funds, you decrease the balance in your account, which can impact your available cash. It's important to be aware of any fees or limitations associated with such transactions.

Synonyms

extracting, removing, taking out

Examples of usage

  • I am withdrawing $100 from the ATM.
  • She withdrew her savings to make a purchase.
  • He is withdrawing money for his vacation.
  • They withdrew their offer after negotiations.
Context #2 | Verb

emotional context

Withdrawing can also indicate a psychological or social behavior where an individual steps back from social interactions or emotional connections. This behavior may arise due to feelings of anxiety, depression, or discomfort in social situations. Withdrawing from social contexts can lead to isolation, which might require attention and care to address unhealthy patterns.

Synonyms

isolating, receding, retreating

Examples of usage

  • He has been withdrawing from his friends lately.
  • She tends to withdraw when faced with stress.
  • They are concerned because he is withdrawing emotionally.
  • Withdrawing can be a sign of mental health struggles.

Translations

Translations of the word "withdrawing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น retirando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเค•เคพเคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abheben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menarik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฝัั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wycofywanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผ•ใๅ‡บใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท retrait

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ retiro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงekilme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ์ถœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุญุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vybรญrรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝber

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆๅ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ umikanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบttekt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงฤฑxarma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ retiro

Etymology

The word 'withdraw' comes from the Old English 'wiรฐdragan,' which means 'to draw back' or 'pull back.' It is a compound of 'wiรฐ,' meaning 'against,' and 'dragan,' which is akin to 'drag' or 'draw.' Over the centuries, the term evolved in English to encompass various meanings related to pulling away or removing something. By the 16th century, it was noted in financial contexts, primarily associated with banking and money transactions, reflecting the growing complexity of financial systems. In modern usage, it has also adopted emotional connotations, reflecting how individuals might withdraw from society or personal relationships, highlighting the term's versatility in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,029, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.