Relinquish

Pronunciation: /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/

Relinquish (verb)

  1. To let go of something or stop having it, especially power or control.
  2. To stop keeping or holding something, often because you no longer want it.

Examples

  • They decided to relinquish control of the project.
  • She chose to relinquish her grip on the rope.

Common collocations: relinquish authority, relinquish rights, relinquish possession, relinquish control

Synonyms of Relinquish

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Relinquish

  • — To keep possession of something.
  • — To maintain possession or control.