Definition of "relinquish" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To give up, abandon or retire from something; to trade away.

   • to relinquish a title
   • to relinquish property
   • to relinquish rights
   • to relinquish citizenship or nationality
   • relinquish power

2. (transitive) To let go (free, away), physically release.

3. (transitive) To metaphorically surrender, yield control or possession.

4. (transitive) To accept to give up, withdraw etc.

   • The delegations saved the negotiations by relinquishing their incompatible claims to sole jurisdiction.