relinquish (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/

Definition

Voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.

Examples

• The king decided to relinquish his power to his son, hoping for a peaceful transition.

• She had to relinquish her hold on the rope as her strength failed.

• After years of dedicated service, the CEO chose to relinquish his position and retire.

How to Use relinquish

relinquish (something) (collocation)

To give up a specific item, right, or position. — "He had to relinquish his passport at the border."

Synonyms of relinquish

Words with a similar meaning to relinquish:

• give up
• surrender
• cede
• abdicate

Antonyms of relinquish

Words with the opposite meaning to relinquish:

• claim
• retain
• assert

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