Grammar fix
withdraw from
formally leave something
To formally stop taking part in an activity, agreement, competition, or organisation.
phrasal verb
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The university withdrew from the partnership after the funding was cut.
I signed up for a half-marathon last year, but I had to withdraw from it two weeks before because I hurt my ankle.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: He withdrew the competition.
Say: He withdrew from the competition.
Use 'withdraw from' when you leave an activity or competition; 'withdraw' money takes a direct object.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Decide not to do what you agreed
How formalConversationalFormal
back outDeciding not to do something you previously agreed to.pull outEnding involvement in a deal, event, or activity.
withdraw fromYou're here · More formal: ending participation in an activity or agreement.