Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
relinquish-responsibility
Phrase
/rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ rɪˈspɒnsəˌbɪlɪti/
Definition
To voluntarily give up or let go of one’s duties or obligations.
Examples
- After much deliberation, she decided to relinquish responsibility for the project to her assistant.
- He had to relinquish responsibility for the family business when he moved overseas.
Meaning
Relinquishing responsibility means choosing to no longer be accountable for a particular task or duty.
Synonyms
- Delegate
- Yield responsibility
- Give up oversight
