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The definition of abandon
8 Definitions of: abandon
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- verb, to forsake completely; desert; leave behind
- verb, abandon ship the order given to the crew of a ship that is about to sink to take to the lifeboats
- verb, to give up completely
- verb, to yield control of or concern in; relinquish
- verb, to give up (something begun) before completion
- verb, to surrender (oneself) to emotion without restraint
- verb, to give (insured property that has suffered partial loss or damage) to the insurers in order that a claim for a total loss may be made
- noun, freedom from inhibitions, restraint, concern, or worry
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of abandon