relinquish
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ri
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ˈlɪnk
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wɪʃ
vish
British pronunciation
/ɹɪlˈɪnkwɪʃ/

Definition & Meaning of "relinquish"in English

to relinquish
01

to let go of something physically held

to relinquish definition and meaning
FormalFormal
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Examples
He relinquished the rope, allowing the boat to drift.
02

to give up, surrender, or part with a possession, right, or claim

FormalFormal
example
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For the sake of the team, she chose to relinquish her leadership role.
03

to voluntarily abandon a habit, belief, or goal

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He relinquished his pursuit of fame to focus on family.
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