Abandon
Pronunciation: /əˈbændən/
Abandon (verb)
- To leave a person, place, or thing and not return.
- To stop doing something before it is finished.
- To give up control or responsibility for something.
Examples
- They had to abandon the old house during the storm.
- The explorers decided to abandon their camp due to the harsh weather.
Common collocations: abandon a vehicle, abandon a pet, abandon a plan, abandon an idea, abandon control