放弃 — meaning in English

English meaning

• abandonment noun The act of leaving someone or something behind completely, or the state of having been left that way.
• abdication noun The act of rejecting or cutting off a child as an heir.
• buckle noun A clasp with a hinged pin, used to fasten a belt or strap.
• forgo verb To choose to go without something, even though you could have it.
• give up phrasal verb To stop trying to do something because it has become too hard or seems hopeless.
• opt out verb To choose not to take part in something you would otherwise be included in automatically.
• resign verb To formally give up a job or position.

Senses

放弃 is used for these senses in English:

• abandonment Abandon; careless freedom or ease; surrender to one's emotions. [Mid 19th century.]
• abdication The act of abdicating; the renunciation of a high office, dignity, or trust, by its holder. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
• buckle (figurative) Of a person: to (suddenly) cease resisting pressure or stress; to give in or give way, to yield.
• cop-out (slang) Avoidance or inadequate performance of a task or duty; the action of copping out.
• forgo To do without (something enjoyable); to relinquish.
• give up (transitive) To relinquish (something)
• opt-out The act of opting out of something.
• overhead kick (soccer) A kick where the ball travels over the player's head.

abandonment — full definition

1. noun The act of leaving someone or something behind completely, or the state of having been left that way.
2. noun In law, the formal giving up of a right, claim, or piece of property.

abdication — full definition

1. noun The act of rejecting or cutting off a child as an heir.
2. noun The act of formally giving up a high office or position of trust.
3. noun Willingly giving up the power of a monarch.
4. noun Giving up a claim or interest in property or a legal right.

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