Looking for the meaning of the word RELINQUISHING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of RELINQUISHING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Relinquish
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old French relinquiss-, lengthened stem of relinquir, from Latin relinquere, from re- (expressing intensive force) + linquere ‘to leave’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up
Short Definition:voluntarily cease to keep or claim
Examples:- he relinquished his managerial role to become chief executive
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