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abandon verb (abandoned, abandoning) 1 to give something up completely • abandon hope. 2 to leave (a person, post of responsibility, etc), usually intending not to return. 3 to leave (a place of danger or difficulty, etc), intending either not to return at all or not until the danger or difficulty is past. 4 to give something up to another person's control. noun uncontrolled or uninhibited behaviour. abandonment noun. abandon ship said of the crew and passengers: to leave a ship at sea when it is in danger of sinking.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from French abandoner to put under someone's control.
abandon oneself to something to let oneself be overcome by (strong emotion, passion, etc). |
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