What does WITHDRAW mean?

verb

1. pull back or move away or backward“The enemy withdrew”
2. withdraw from active participation“He retired from chess”
3. release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles“I want to disengage myself from his influence”
4. cause to be returned“recall the defective auto tires”
5. take back what one has said“He swallowed his words”
6. keep away from others“He sequestered himself in his study to write a book”
7. break from a meeting or gathering“We adjourned for lunch”
8. retire gracefully“He bowed out when he realized he could no longer handle the demands of the chairmanship”