Meaning & Definition of word "Abandon"
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Abandon
/əˈbæn.dən/
noun:
- 1. The act of abandoning something; a state of being abandoned.
- Example: The city was filled with a sense of abandon after the festival ended.
verb:
- 1. To leave someone or something behind, to give up control or possession.
- Example: The parents decided to abandon the old house in the countryside.
- 2. To cease to support or look after someone or something.
- Example: He had to abandon his dream of becoming an astronaut.
- 3. To allow oneself to indulge in a particular activity.
- Example: She abandoned herself to the music and danced all night.
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French 'abandoner', based on bandon 'control, power', from the noun 'ban', meaning 'to place under the authority of someone'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
abandon ship:
to leave a ship that is sinking to save oneself.
abandon hope:
to stop believing that something will happen.
abandon all pretense:
to stop pretending or faking.
Related Words
abandonment:
the act of abandoning something or someone.
abandoned:
having been deserted or left behind.
abandons:
the plural form referring to multiple acts of abandonment.
Slang Meanings of abandon
Meaning: to ditch someone or something.
Example Sentence: I totally abandoned that plan when I saw how boring it was.
Meaning: to leave suddenly with no explanation.
Example Sentence: She abandoned her phone at the party and left without saying goodbye.