Abandon means to give up or discontinue any further interest in something because of discouragement, weariness, distaste, or the like: to abandon one's efforts.

abandon, desert, forsake mean to leave without intending to return. abandon suggests that the thing or person left may be helpless without protection.

ABANDON definition: 1. to leave a place, thing, or person, usually for ever: 2. to stop doing an activity before you…. Learn more.

Definition of abandon verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. to leave completely and finally; forsake utterly; desert: to abandon a child; to abandon a sinking ship. 2. to give up; discontinue; withdraw from: to abandon a project; to abandon hope. 3. to give up the …

Feb 2, 2026 · abandon (third-person singular simple present abandons, present participle abandoning, simple past and past participle abandoned) (transitive) To give up or relinquish control of, to …

Abandon definition: To withdraw one's support or help from, especially in spite of duty, allegiance, or responsibility; desert.

3. To surrender one's claim to, right to, or interest in; give up entirely: abandon a belief. See Synonyms at relinquish. 4. To cease trying to continue; desist from: abandoned the search for the missing hiker. …

Abandon refers to the act of giving up or discontinuing something, or leaving a place, person, or thing, often without planning to come back. It may also refer to the complete lack of inhibition or restraint in …

abandon, relinquish, renounce mean to give up all concern in something. abandon means to give up or discontinue any further interest in something because of discouragement, weariness, distaste, or the …