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Withdraw

Military VerbSTANAG Level 1–2

Definition

Definition

To move forces away from a position or area in an orderly manner.

"The order was given to withdraw to the second defensive line."

How This Term Is Used

As a verb, this term typically appears in the imperative or infinitive form when giving orders or instructions, and in the past simple or past continuous when describing completed actions in a report.

Practice

Fill in the blank:

"The order was given to _____ to the second defensive line."

Answer: Withdraw

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