Abandon ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Abandon ( verb )

1. To leave someone or something permanently or for an extended period of time.
2. To give up control of or involvement in something.
3. To stop supporting or working for a cause or organization.
4. To stop trying to achieve something.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french abandoner, from a- (from latin ad "to, at") + bandon "control, mastery".

Examples:

1. He abandoned his wife and children.
2. She abandoned her dreams of becoming a doctor.
3. They abandoned the project.
4. The company abandoned the development of the product.
5. He abandoned the race after he got injured.

(As a noun)

Abandon ( noun )

1. A state of being left permanently or for an extended period of time.
2. The act of giving up control of or involvement in something.
3. The act of stopping supporting or working for a cause or organization.
4. The act of stopping trying to achieve something.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french abandoner, from a- (from latin ad "to, at") + bandon "control, mastery".

Examples:

1. His wife and children were abandoned by him.
2. Her dreams of becoming a doctor were abandoned.
3. The project was abandoned by them.
4. The development of the product was abandoned by the company.
5. The race was abandoned by him after he got injured.