1. The act of ceasing to pursue, aim at, or focus on a specific objective or goal
The abandonment of the target left the team without direction.
O abandono do alvo deixou a equipe sem direção.
2. In military or sports context, the decision to stop attacking or pursuing a designated objective
The general ordered the abandonment of the target after assessing the risks.
O general ordenou o abandono do alvo após avaliar os riscos.