CEFR C1

relinquisher

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: give up, surrender, cede, abdicate

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relinquisher (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.

How to Use relinquisher

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

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