The Open Dictionary

relinquish

verb

UK/rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ/
US/rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ/

Definitions of relinquish verb

  1. Transitive

    To give up a responsibility, claim, or something that is valued.

    • He relinquished his right to succeed the crown.

    • She relinquished her authority over the family's financial portfolio to her son.

    • After months of negotiations, the company had to relinquish its claim to the patent.

  2. Transitive

    To release or let go of something, often unwillingly.

    • She relinquished her grip on the steering wheel.

    • At the last moment, he reluctantly relinquished his position.

    • The police demanded that he relinquish his weapon.