To retrace one's course; SYN. turn back, double back.

1. To move to a rearward position; pull towards the back
2. To pull back the sling of (a bow); SYN. draw.

1. To draw back; to draw up or shorten
2. To withdraw; to recall; to disavow; to recant; to take back
3. To take back, as a grant or favor previously bestowed; to revoke.

1. To bring back something which was lost or which had been thrown away.
2. To recover.
3. To be capable of retrieving; said of dogs.

(Irregular preterit, past participle: withdrew, withdrawn).
1. To pull back or move away or backward; SYN. retreat, pull away, draw back, recede, pull back, retire, move back.
2. To remove funds, from a bank account; SYN. draw, take out.