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to relinquish
01
to let go or release something from one's hold
02
to voluntarily give up or surrender control, possession, or responsibility over something
03
turn away from; give up
04
do without or cease to hold or adhere to
Example
As the child took his first steps, the mother slowly relinquished her hold on his hand.
He had to relinquish his grasp on the rope, letting it slip through his fingers.
The company had to relinquish its hold on the market.
He had to relinquish his role as team captain due to injury.
The government was forced to relinquish control of the territory.
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