withdrawn

Everyday

1. Taken out, especially money taken out of a bank account. tree →
2. Taken back or removed (a withdrawn offer, a product withdrawn from sale). tree →
3. Moved back or away (troops withdrawn from a town). tree →
4. (adjective) Quiet, shy and not wanting to talk to other people, often because of worry or sadness. tree →
5. Left a race or competition before it ended. tree →

In the lessons

In money maths, money withdrawn is taken away from the balance. In safety news, a product is withdrawn from shops if it is dangerous. In stories, a withdrawn character is quiet and sad — a sign something is wrong. Phrases: «withdrawn from», «money withdrawn», «become withdrawn».

Examples

• She has withdrawn 20 pounds from her account. tree →
• After 40 dollars was withdrawn, 60 dollars were left. tree →
• The toy was withdrawn from sale because it was unsafe. tree →
• Since his dog died, Sam has been quiet and withdrawn. tree →
• The horse was withdrawn from the race. tree →
• The offer has been withdrawn. tree →
• If you feel withdrawn and sad, talk to someone you trust. tree →
• The people had now withdrawn from around him, so that the youth stood in an open space, near the smoking altar, front to front with the angry King Pelias. tree →

Note

Irregular verb: withdraw – withdrew – withdrawn (like draw – drew – drawn). Noun: «withdrawal». In maths: money withdrawn is SUBTRACTED from the balance (100 − 30 = 70 left). Opposite of «deposited».

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: God's anger is said to be withdrawn when he forgives, and Hosea's withdrawn God is read as the sorrow of exile when Israel cannot find him. In the primary lessons: In money maths, money withdrawn is taken away from the balance. In safety news, a product is withdrawn from shops if it is dangerous. In stories, a withdrawn character is quiet and sad — a sign something is wrong. Phrases: «withdrawn from», «money withdrawn», «become withdrawn».

Examples

• Thou hast withdrawn all Thy wrath; Thou hast turned from the fierceness of Thine anger. (Writings PSA.85.4, JPS 1917) tree →
• With their flocks and with their herds they shall go to seek the LORD, but they shall not find Him; He hath withdrawn Himself from them. (Prophets HOS.5.6, JPS 1917) tree →
• he that hath not given forth upon interest, neither hath taken any increase, that hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, hath executed true justice between man and man, (Prophets EZK.18.8, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Irregular verb: withdraw – withdrew – withdrawn (like draw – drew – drawn). Noun: «withdrawal». In maths: money withdrawn is SUBTRACTED from the balance (100 − 30 = 70 left). Opposite of «deposited».