Position and Withdraw

Position

Position verb - To arrange something in a certain spot or position.

Withdraw is an antonym for position.

Withdraw

Withdraw verb - To take away from a place or position.
Usage example: withdrew her hand from the table

Position is an antonym for withdraw.

Nearby Words: withdrawn, withdrawal, withdrawing, withdrawable

Common collocations

power position power withdraw power
attack position attack withdraw attack
men position men withdraw men
troops position troops withdraw troops
Other words: fleet, planet, gun, forces, units, members.

Both words in one sentence

  • Literature / Gods and Generals Loophole Abuse: At the Battle of Williamsburg, Hancock is repeatedly ordered to withdraw his men despite his excellent position.
  • El Krim then gives the remaining French forces the opportunity to withdraw from their hopeless position.
    Source: Dying Truce
  • Manga / Planetes The director threatens to withdraw Lavie's position in another department and tries to disband them right then and there.
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Withdraw and Position. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/position/withdraw
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