abandonar
1. to leave someone or something, typically without intending to return
He abandoned his family and moved away.
Ele abandonou sua família e se mudou.
2. to cease support or treatment of someone or something
The project was abandoned due to lack of funding.
O projeto foi abandonado por falta de financiamento.
3. to give oneself over entirely to an emotion or impulse
She abandoned herself to joy.
Ela se abandonou à alegria.
4. to relinquish control or responsibility
The captain abandoned the sinking ship.
O capitão abandonou o navio que estava naufragando.
NYC Slang
ditch, bounce, ghost
Related Idioms & Phrases
abandon ship (evacuate or leave a failing situation)
abandon all hope (give up completely)
with reckless abandon (without restraint or caution)
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