to abandon
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3.8
- verb
- /əˈbændən/
- The feeling was so oppressive that he abandoned his work and left the house for a walk.
- abandon the idea
- abandon the plan
- abandon the theory
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Examples
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After much debate, they chose to abandon their initial plans and develop a new strategy.
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According to historical records, the colonial settlement was abandoned sometime between 1763 and 1780.
Academic text (2011) -
And there are some who advise us to abandon our plan and pursue the French approach.
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His workers began to abandon him when many of their fellow workers reportedly disappeared without a trace.
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Many commuters are abandoning their vehicles.
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After questioning all possible suspects, the authorities abandoned the case for lack of conclusive evidence.
Academic text (1990) -
Ultimately, Mises has no choice but to abandon his extreme position concerning the uselessness of index numbers.
Academic text (1999) -
By 1925, the negative publicity had forced planters to abandon the oyster industry permanently.
Academic text (1990) -
The committee decided to abandon the project due to lack of funding.
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It was difficult for her to abandon the idea of moving to a new city after years of planning.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
To not take something or someone with you when you go
∞
1.2
To stop trying to do something or accept defeat
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2.8
To stop taking part in a place or activity
296
3.0
To refuse to accept an idea or claim
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4.4
To abandon a person, plan, or thing suddenly
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1.5
To stop trying when something is too hard
217
3.7
To stop doing something you once did
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3.9
Stop supporting or taking part in a plan because you feel unsure
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6.9
To leave someone who needs your help
70
6.3
To give up a right, belief, job, or position officially
60
4.2
To stop considering a case, request, or proposal in court
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4.2
To stop something that is happening or being given
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4.8
To stop trying because you know you cannot succeed
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7.5
An idea or hope that is suddenly ignored and can no longer happen
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3.7
Reject or ignore people and things you no longer want
9
4.3
To stop giving help and approval to a person or group
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9.6
To promise to give up a belief, habit, or practice
6
3.7
Give up a right or title to something
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6.9
To stop being used or followed
2
6.0
To reject or get rid of something no longer needed
2
3.3
To decide not to continue with a plan or suggestion
1
9.9
To publicly promise to give up a belief, habit, or claim
1
8.4
To officially take back a promise or plan
1
7.4
To give up your hopes for the future
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Etymology
Abandon comes from the parts a- and bandon where bandon meant 'control', so the verb carries the idea of giving up control. That is why to abandon a plan or idea is to stop supporting it and 'give it up'.