abandon examining
[əˈbændən ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ]
verb phrase
abandonar o exame / desistir de examinar
1. to stop or cease the process of inspecting, investigating, or analyzing something
The doctor decided to abandon examining the patient's medical records after finding the key information.
O médico decidiu abandonar o exame dos registros médicos do paciente após encontrar a informação-chave.
2. to give up or discontinue a detailed inspection or scrutiny of something
They had to abandon examining the artifact when the museum closed for the day.
Eles tiveram que desistir de examinar o artefato quando o museu fechou pelo dia.
This phrase is commonly used in academic, medical, and professional contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it may appear in formal documentation or scientific reports. The phrase reflects a decision-making moment where continued examination is deemed unnecessary or impractical.
NYC Slang
drop the exam / give up checking it out
Related Idioms & Phrases
abandon ship (give up entirely on a project)
leave no stone unturned (opposite: continue examining thoroughly)
throw in the towel (give up examination)
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