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Meaning of relinquish

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

relinquish

Pronunciation:[ɹɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ]

verb

Definitions

  1. To give up, abandon or retire from something. To trade away.

    Example: to relinquish a title

  2. To let go (free, away), physically release.

  3. To metaphorically surrender, yield control or possession.

  4. To accept to give up, withdraw etc.

    Example: The delegations saved the negotiations by relinquishing their incompatible claims to sole jurisdiction