Abandoning
/əˈbændənɪŋ/
Definitions
to give up or leave something or someone without intention of returning
/əˈbændən/
to leave or desert something or someone
The hikers were forced to abandon their campsite due to the storm.
💡 Simply: to leave something or someone behind
More Examples
The company is abandoning its plans to expand into the new market.
How It's Used
"The soldiers were abandoning their posts to retreat."
"She felt abandoned by her friends after the move."
Idioms & expressions
abandon ship
To leave a situation or project, often in a hurry or due to danger
"The crew had to abandon ship due to the storm."
From Old French 'abandoner', from 'a' (to) and 'bandon' (power, jurisdiction), from 'bandon', from 'ban' (proclamation, ban).
The word 'abandon' has been used since the 14th century, initially in the context of feudal law and later in military and nautical contexts.
Memory tip
think of 'a band on' and imagine a group leaving their post
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Word Origin
Root: bandon