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To give up completely on something or someone; to desert or leave behind.
She decided to abandon her plans to move abroad.
The ship was forced to abandon its course due to the storm.
Often used in both literal and figurative contexts.
To leave a place or situation without intending to return.
The soldiers abandoned the fort when the enemy approached.
He abandoned his car on the side of the road.
To give up a claim, right, or privilege.
The company abandoned its patent claims after a legal battle.
The tenant abandoned the lease when they moved out early.
Abandon is often used in both literal and figurative contexts. Be mindful of the context to avoid confusion.
In legal contexts, 'abandon' refers to giving up a claim, right, or privilege, often with legal consequences.
From Middle English 'abandonen,' from Old French 'abandoner,' from 'a-' (to) + 'bandon' (power, control).
Abandon is often followed by a direct object (e.g., 'abandon a project') or a prepositional phrase (e.g., 'abandon oneself to despair').