Pronunciation: /əˈbændən/
noun the act of leaving or deserting someone or something
A1 The puppy was found alone and abandoned on the side of the road.
A2 The sailor survived for days on the abandoned island.
B1 The city's economic decline led to the abandonment of many buildings.
B2 The abandonment of the project was a disappointing setback for the team.
C1 The abandonment of traditional values has led to societal unrest.
C2 The artist's abandonment of realism in favor of abstraction marked a significant shift in their work.
verb to leave or desert someone or something
A1 The cat was abandoned by its owner.
A2 She felt abandoned by her friends when they didn't invite her to the party.
B1 The company decided to abandon the project due to lack of funding.
B2 The explorer had to abandon his mission after encountering a severe storm.
C1 The government abandoned its plans for tax reform after facing strong opposition.
C2 The artist decided to abandon his traditional style and experiment with new techniques.
formal The decision to abandon the project was made after careful consideration by the board of directors.
informal I can't believe he just abandoned his car on the side of the road like that!
slang She decided to ghost him and abandon their plans for the weekend.
figurative Sometimes we have to abandon our fears in order to pursue our dreams.
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