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to abstain
01
to avoid doing something, especially something that one enjoys
Transitive: to abstain from sth
Example
They regularly abstain from consuming alcohol for personal reasons.
She has abstained from using social media since last week to focus on her studies.
02
to choose not to vote on a particular matter, issue, or proposal
Intransitive
Example
During the shareholder meeting, several investors abstained, expressing their uncertainty about the company's proposed merger.
In the town hall debate, some audience members chose to abstain.
