ABANDONMENT


Meaning of ABANDONMENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ əbændənmənt ]

1.

The abandonment of a place, thing, or person is the act of leaving it permanently or for a long time, especially when you should not do so.

...memories of her father’s complete abandonment of her.

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2.

The abandonment of a piece of work or activity is the act of stopping doing it before it is finished.

Constant rain forced the abandonment of the next day’s competitions.

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3.

The abandonment of an idea or way of thinking is the act of stopping having the idea or of stopping thinking in that way.

N-UNCOUNT : oft N of n

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