LookItUpabandon
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /əˈbændən/
Forms: abandoning, abandoned
abandon means: To leave someone or something behind without intending to return or care for them.
verb
To leave someone or something behind without intending to return or care for them.
- They had to abandon their home.
- He abandoned his family and moved abroad.
- The car was abandoned beside the road.
To give up control, especially by allowing a feeling or experience to take over completely.
- She abandoned herself to joy.
- He abandoned himself to grief after the funeral.
- They abandoned control and let the current carry the boat.
To give up a right, claim, or position without intending to take it back.
- She decided to abandon her claim.
- The owner formally abandoned all rights to the property.
- He abandoned his position as director last month.
noun
A way of doing something freely and eagerly, without worrying about limits or results.
- The children danced with abandon.
- She spent money with reckless abandon.
- We sang with wild abandon all night.
A way of behaving freely and strongly, without worrying about rules, limits, or consequences.
- They danced with abandon.
- She laughed with joyful abandon.
- He spent his savings with reckless abandon.
Questions about abandon
What does abandon mean?
To leave someone or something behind without intending to return or care for them.
What is abandon in other languages?
Türkçe: terk etmek · Español: abandonar · Français: abandonner · Deutsch: verlassen · Italiano: abbandonare · 日本語: 見捨てる
How do you pronounce abandon?
It is pronounced /əˈbændən/.
How do you use abandon in a sentence?
They had to abandon their home. He abandoned his family and moved abroad.
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