abandon

Definitions of "abandon"
  1. The act of giving up, without plans of reclaiming or asserting a right or ownership of a property or right
  2. It signifies removing oneself from or neglecting a duty or responsibility despite being obligated to it
  3. The process of forfeiting any claims or responsibilities under an agreement or contract
  4. Purposefully not fulfilling or accomplishing a task or obligation
How to use "abandon" in a sentence
  1. The property was left in a dilapidated state after the previous owners decided to abandon it.
  2. In spite of his initial dedication, the CEO chose to abandon the company in its time of crisis.
  3. Despite having signed the contract, the contractor decided to abandon his obligations halfway through the project.

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