relinquish

[US]/rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
[UK]/rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

Give up; surrender.

Example Sentences

can't bear to relinquish the idea.

They will never voluntarily relinquish their independence.

He was forced to relinquish control of the company.

He’s relinquished his claim to the throne.

He relinquished his habits.

Lack of food and ammunition forced the commander of the rebels to consider a capitulation. See also Synonyms at relinquish

he relinquished his managerial role to become chief executive.

The small dog relinquished his bone to the big dog.

She has relinquished the post to her cousin, Sir Edward.

waived all privileges. Torenounce is to relinquish something formally and usually as a matter of principle:

Real-world Examples

Mr Poroshenko, who has more allies among directly elected deputies, will not easily relinquish the reins.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Relinquishing any control was agonizing to him.

Source: Steve Jobs Biography

I suppose I'm afraid to relinquish control.

Source: English little tyrant

So, the gods relinquished the ring.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

The military refused to relinquish control.

Source: VOA Standard English_Africa

An officer never relinquishes his 45.

Source: Classic movies

Relinquish the illegal technology to the nearest Federation representative.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 3 (Bilingual)

For women who have relinquished their rights to someone else.

Source: TEDx

The man relinquished Harry at once with a howl of pain.

Source: 5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

And I relinquish control of the command of the space station to you.

Source: VOA Standard English (Video Version) - 2022 Collection

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