withdraw from something

withdraw from something
withdraw from something
1. to depart from something physically. •

I withdrew from the smoky room and ran to the open window to get some air.

I withdrew from the unpleasant-looking cafe and looked for something more to my liking.

2. to end one's association with someone or something. •

I decided to withdraw from all my professional organizations.

I had to withdraw from the association because the dues had become too high.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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