withdrawingbeforehand
verb (phrase)UK /wɪðˈdrɔːɪŋ bɪˈfɔːhænd/
US /wɪðˈdrɔɪŋ bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
Pulling back or leaving before something happens.
The team was withdrawing beforehand so they would not get caught in the storm.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Taking money out of an account before a planned event.
She was withdrawing beforehand to pay for the trip.
3. Removing yourself from a plan before it starts.
He kept withdrawing beforehand, so the event was canceled.
4. Stepping away from a contest before it begins.
The player was withdrawing beforehand due to an injury.