👐relinquish

Meaning

to give up or let go of something voluntarily

To give up any authority, responsibility, or property.

Example Sentences

He had to relinquish control of the company after the merger.

He decided to relinquish his position as CEO.

Example Expressions

relinquish control

Synonyms

surrender, abandon, renounce, yield, forgo, Surrender, Abandon, Resign

Entry 1

surrender, abandon, renounce, yield, forgo

Entry 2

Surrender, Abandon, Resign

Antonyms

retain, keep, hold, Retain, Keep, Hold

Entry 1

retain, keep, hold

Entry 2

Retain, Keep, Hold

Collocations

relinquish control, relinquish claim, relinquish rights, relinquish position