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to neglect
01
to pay little or no attention to something or someone, often leading to issues or problems
Transitive: to neglect sth
Examples
The company neglected the warnings about the changing market trends, and now they face financial challenges.
The company faced challenges due to neglecting customer feedback and concerns.
02
to fail to complete or attend to a task or responsibility
Transitive: to neglect a responsibility
Examples
He neglected his homework and missed the deadline.
The employee neglected his paperwork, causing delays in the project.
03
to fail to give adequate attention or care to someone or something
Transitive: to neglect sb/sth
Examples
The child was neglected by his parents and did n’t receive the proper care he needed.
The garden was neglected over the summer, and the plants began to wither.
04
to fail to do something, particularly as a result of carelessness
Transitive: to neglect to do sth
Examples
The landlord neglected to repair the leaking roof, causing water damage to the apartment.
She neglected to water the plants while on vacation, and they wilted from lack of moisture.
Neglect
01
failure to give proper attention, care, or consideration to someone or something
Examples
The child suffered from parental neglect.
Neglect of safety protocols caused the accident.
1.1
the condition of being unused, abandoned, or left uncared-for
Examples
The old house showed signs of long-term neglect.
The park was overgrown through years of neglect.
02
a habitual disposition to ignore responsibilities or to show lack of concern
Examples
His chronic neglect of household chores frustrated everyone.
The manager 's neglect of staff needs caused low morale.
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