to stop having something, especially when this happens unwillingly. synonym give something up. Extra Examples Adrian finally relinquished Eva's hand from his ...

There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb relinquish, two of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and ...

5 дней назад · Meaning of relinquish in English. to give up something such as a responsibility or claim: He has relinquished his claim to the throne.

There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective relinquished. See 'Meaning & use' for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

relinquish. Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. Author(s):: T. F. HoadT. F. Hoad. †abandon; desist from XV; resign, surrender XVI.

1. to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind 2. give up relinquish a title 3. a : to stop holding physically : release slowly relinquished his grip on the bar.

The Canadian Oxford Dictionary (2 ed.) Edited by: Katherine Barber. Publisher: Oxford University Press. Print Publication Date: 2004.

to renounce or surrender (a possession, right, etc.): to relinquish the throne. to give up; put aside or desist from: to relinquish a plan.

2 окт. 2024 г. · to allow something to be taken away from you: At 80 he still refuses to relinquish control of the company.