withdrawal
/wɪðˈdɹɔː(ə)l/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: withdrawals
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Receiving from someone's care what one has earlier entrusted to them. Usually refers to money.
Noun
Examples
In view of the second aspect of its control function, the Federal Reserve Board prohibits, with specified limited exceptions, the wisthdrawal of securities from general accounts where such withdrawals would undermargin such accounts.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A method of birth control which consists of removing the penis from the vagina before ejaculation.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “withdrawal” mean?
Receiving from someone's care what one has earlier entrusted to them. Usually refers to money.
Is “withdrawal” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.