Definitions

1. verb

to give up or leave something, especially a place or a position, without intending to return

“The company abandoned the project due to financial difficulties.”

2. verb

to stop caring about or supporting something

“She has abandoned her dream of becoming a professional artist.”

3. noun

the act of giving up or leaving something

“The abandonment of the ship was a tragic event.”

4. noun

a person who has been given up or left by someone

“The abandoned child was taken in by a local charity.”