abandon
Definition
1.- To give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions. 2.- To desist in doing, practicing, following, holding, or adhering to; to turn away from; to permit to lapse; to renounce; to discontinue. 3.- To leave behind; to desert as in a ship or a position, typically in response to overwhelming odds or impending dangers; to forsake, in spite of a duty or responsibility.
Pronunciation
/əˈbæn.dn̩/
Explanation
3.- Many baby girls have been abandoned on the streets of Beijing.
Details
- Category: Verbs
- Sign Language: Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM)
- Region: México
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