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Meaning of the word relinquish in English

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relinquish

US /rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ/
UK /rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ/
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Verb

voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up

Example:
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He was forced to relinquish control of the company.
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She had to relinquish her title due to injury.
Synonym:
give up hand over cede surrender waive
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