relinquish

Meaning

To give up any authority, responsibility, or property.

to give up or let go of something voluntarily

Example Sentences

He decided to relinquish his position as CEO.

He had to relinquish control of the company after the merger.

Example Expressions

relinquish control

Synonyms

Surrender, Abandon, Resign, surrender, abandon, renounce, yield, forgo

Entry 1

Surrender, Abandon, Resign

Entry 2

surrender, abandon, renounce, yield, forgo

Antonyms

Retain, Keep, Hold, retain, keep, hold

Entry 1

Retain, Keep, Hold

Entry 2

retain, keep, hold

Collocations

relinquish control, relinquish claim, relinquish rights, relinquish position