relinquish

3 definitions • 4 examples

to give up something such as a responsibility or claim:

He has relinquished his claim to the throne.

She relinquished control of the family investments to her son.

to unwillingly stop holding or keeping something:

She relinquished her hold/grip on the steering wheel.

to give up something, such as a responsibility or claim:

He refused to relinquish control of his company.