abandon
//əˈbændən//
Verb
abandonInfinitive
abandonPresent tense
abandonedPast tense
abandonedPast participle
abandoningPresent participle
abandonsThird-person singular
1
to leave someone or something behind permanently, especially when you should stay with or continue to support them
He abandoned his family and moved to another country.
2
to stop doing or using something, especially before it is finished or before you have achieved what you wanted
They had to abandon the project due to lack of funding.
3
to give up completely; to cease to support or look after someone or something
The government abandoned its plan to reform the tax system.
Noun
1
complete lack of inhibition or restraint; wild freedom of manner or action
She danced with wild abandon.