CEFR C1

relinquishing

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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relinquishing (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 relinquishing

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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