withdrawal

American  

[with-draw-uhl, -drawl, with-] / wɪðˈdrɔ əl, -ˈdrɔl, wɪθ- /

noun

1. Also withdrawment. the act or condition of withdrawing.

2. Pharmacology. the act or process of ceasing to use an addictive drug.

3. coitus interruptus.

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withdrawal British  

/ wɪðˈdrɔːəl /

noun

1. an act or process of withdrawing; retreat, removal, or detachment

2. the period a drug addict goes through following abrupt termination in the use of narcotics, usually characterized by physical and mental symptoms ( withdrawal symptoms )

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withdrawal Scientific  

/ wĭth-drô′əl,wĭth- /

1. Discontinuation of the use of an addictive substance. The symptoms of withdrawal include headache, diarrhea, and tremors and can range from mild to life threatening, depending on the extent of the body's reliance on the addictive substance.

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Etymology

Origin of withdrawal

First recorded in 1740–50; withdraw + -al ²

Example Sentences

The US government has made four major oil withdrawals in recent history: at the end of the first Gulf War, after Hurricane Katrina, after the Libyan revolution, and during Joe Biden's presidency.

From Barron's

Advisors recommend retirees maintain a cash cushion of at least two years’ worth of withdrawals to weather potential market downturns.

From Barron's

Their biggest clients are pensions and insurance funds, but wealthy individuals have also flocked to the asset class in recent years, often through “semiliquid” funds that allow capped investments and withdrawals at specific intervals.

From The Wall Street Journal

FIFA, which puts on world football’s biggest event every four years, has also suddenly found itself grappling with a logistical nightmare in the form of a potential withdrawal by one of the qualified national teams.

From MarketWatch

Financial planners often recommend a 3%-4% annual withdrawal rate so your savings last the rest of your life.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• departure
• disengagement
• exit
• exodus
• resignation
• retirement