One entry found for relinquish.

Main Entry: re·lin·quish
Pronunciation: ri-li-kwish
Function: verb
1 : to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind <relinquished their homes and sailed to the New World>
2 : to give over to the control or possession of another <relinquish a title>
3 : to let go of : RELEASE <relinquish your grip on the bar> <few leaders willingly relinquish power>
- re·lin·quish·ment /-mnt/ noun