uittreden

Definitions of uittreden
  1. verb
    make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity
    synonyms: achteruitkrabbelen, terugkrabbelen
    achteruitschuiven, intrekken, terugtrekken, wegtrekken
    pull back or move away or backward
  2. verb
    leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
    synonyms: afzien, afzweren, hangen, vaarwelzeggen
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    types:
    abdiceren, abdiqueren, afzweren
    give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
    type of:
    aftreden, neerleggen, terugtreden
    give up or retire from a position
  3. verb
    withdraw from active participation
    synonyms: terugtrekken
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    type of:
    abandonneren, loslaten, neerleggen, opdoeken, opgeven, opheffen, prijsgeven, verlaten
    put an end to a state or an activity
  4. verb
    expel through adjuration or prayers
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    type of:
    wegdrijven
    put out or expel from a place
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