abandon Meaning, Pronunciation, and Examples

“abandon” means “To leave or give up completely.”. For example: We had to abandon the project due to budget cuts..

Pronunciation of abandon

Forms of abandon

gerund / present participle
abandoning
past tense
abandoned
past participle
abandoned

Meanings of abandon

verb
  • 1.transitive verb
    To leave or give up completely.
    Examples
    ENWe had to abandon the project due to budget cuts.
  • 2.transitive verb
    To leave a person, place, or thing behind, especially in a difficult or dangerous situation.
    Examples
    ENThe sailors abandoned the ship in the storm.

Examples with abandon

  • We had to abandon the project due to budget cuts.

  • The sailors abandoned the ship in the storm.