Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
relinquish
verb
/rɪˈlɪŋk.wɪʃ/
Definition
To voluntarily give up or let go of something.
Examples
- She decided to relinquish her claim to the prize.
- After much consideration, he chose to relinquish his position at the company.
- They had to relinquish control of the project to the new manager.
Meaning
To cease holding or claiming something, often used in the context of power, control, or possession.
Synonyms
- give up
- abandon
- yield
- cede
- surrender
