Desistir (en. Desist)

/de.siˈstiɾ/

Slang Meanings

Colloquial for 'to abandon'.
I’m going to desist from that plan because it’s not worth it.
Voy a desistir de ese plan porque no vale la pena.
To shorten the effort.
She doesn't like to desist; she always keeps going.
Ella no le gusta desistir, siempre sigue adelante.