Relinquishing

Pronunciation: /riːˈlɪŋkwɪʃɪŋ/

Relinquishing (verb)

  1. to stop having something and hand it over to someone else
  2. to choose to stop using, doing, or taking part in something
  3. to formally give up a right, claim, or responsibility

Examples

  • She is relinquishing the keys to the new owner.
  • They are relinquishing the apartment after the lease ends.