Verb
1. part with a possession or right;
"I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest""resign a claim to the throne"2. relinquish to the power of another; yield to the control of another
3. do without or cease to hold or adhere to;
"We are dispensing with formalities""relinquish the old ideas"4. turn away from; give up;
"I am foreswearing women forever"5. release, as from one's grip;
"Let go of the door handle, please!""relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall"