To abandon
Example: They abandon plans under changing conditions
Definition
"To abandon" means to leave behind or give up on something completely, often permanently. It involves ceasing all support or involvement, such as abandoning plans or a project when circumstances change or become unfavorable.
Etymology
The word "to abandon" comes from the Old French word 'abandoner,' which means 'to surrender or give up.' It originally implied putting something under someone's control, derived from 'a bandon' meaning 'at one's disposal.' Did you know that 'abandon' originally had a sense of releasing control rather than just leaving something behind?
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"To abandon" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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