Abandon meaning and definition

VERB: 1. To leave somebody or something behind for others to look after, especially somebody or something meant to be a personal responsibility. 2. To leave a place or vehicle, especially for reasons of safety and without intending to return soon. 3. To renounce or reject something previously done or used 4. To surrender control of something completely to somebody else. 5. To stop doing something before it is completed, usually because of difficulty or danger. 6. To abandon yourself: To give yourself over to a powerful emotion. NOUN: *Complete lack of inhibition or self-restraint.

1. To give up to the control or influence of another person or agent. To give up with the intent of never again claiming a right or interest in 2. To withdraw from often in the face of danger or encroachment 3. To withdraw protection, support, or help from