Pronunciation: /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃt/
verb to voluntarily give up or let go of something
A1 She relinquished her seat to an elderly woman on the bus.
A2 The company relinquished control of the project to a new team.
B1 He reluctantly relinquished his position as team captain.
B2 The dictator finally relinquished power after years of protests.
C1 The CEO relinquished his shares in the company as part of a restructuring plan.
C2 The athlete relinquished his title after failing a drug test.
adjective having given up or surrendered something
A1 She relinquished her hold on the rope and fell into the water.
A2 The relinquished property was sold at auction.
B1 After much debate, he finally relinquished his position as team captain.
B2 The relinquished territory was eventually returned to its original owners.
C1 The relinquished power led to a shift in the balance of political influence.
C2 The relinquished control over the company allowed for new leadership to take charge.
formal The land was relinquished by the previous owner and now belongs to the government.
informal She relinquished her spot in line so she could grab a snack.
slang He finally relinquished his hold on the remote after hours of arguing.
figurative She relinquished her fears and embraced the unknown adventure ahead.
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