Letter W - * - withdraw

segunda-feira, 27 de abril de 2009

wad = chimaço
>>> a pad of soft material used for blocking something , stuffing,etc.
**A wad of cotton wool in your ears keeps out noise.
**Use thick,wadded oven gloves to pick up hot dishes.
**Fibrous cotton wadding can be used to keep things apart or in place.
>>> a roll or bundle
**He pulled out a thick wad of $100 bills from his pocket.
>>> a compressed lump.
**He was chewing a wad of tobacco.
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Withdraw = retirar
>>>To take something back or away; to remove.
**The company had to withdraw the faulty goods from the shops.
**The general withdrew his troops after they lost the battle.
**The injured horse was withdrawn from the race.
**She made a withdrawal of $300 from her bank account.

>>>To retract or recall.
**He apologized and withdrew his insulting comments about this blog.
>>>To detach yourself socially or emotionally.
**She withdrew from society when the scandal became public.
**He is a shy , withdrawn child.

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