No. 13,073 in German
abziehen
"Abziehen" means "to subtract, remove, withdraw, or pull off" depending on the context.
In a sentence
Ich muss den Aufkleber vom Glas abziehen.
I need to peel the sticker off the glass.
Here, 'abziehen' is used to indicate the action of removing something (the sticker) from another surface (the glass).
Nach dem Streit hat er sich von der Gruppe abgezogen.
After the argument, he withdrew himself from the group.
In this context, 'abziehen' is used reflexively to describe someone voluntarily removing themselves or distancing themselves from a situation or group.
Der Dieb hat versucht, die alte Dame im Park abzuziehen.
The thief attempted to rob the old lady in the park.
Here, 'abziehen' is a colloquial usage meaning to rob or take away belongings by force.
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