abandonar
[uh-bahn-doh-NAHR]
verb
to abandon, to leave, to desert
1. to leave someone or something behind; to desert or forsake
He abandoned his family and moved to another country.
Ele abandonou sua família e se mudou para outro país.
2. to cease or discontinue an activity or pursuit
She decided to abandon her studies to pursue music.
Ela decidiu abandonar seus estudos para perseguir a música.
3. to give up or relinquish control or possession of something
The ship was abandoned during the storm.
O navio foi abandonado durante a tempestade.
4. to renounce or reject a belief, idea, or principle
He abandoned his old way of thinking.
Ele abandonou seu antigo modo de pensar.
NYC Slang
ditch, bail on, ghost someone
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