can't bear to relinquish the idea.
They will never voluntarily relinquish their independence.
He was forced to relinquish control of the company.
He’s relinquished his claim to the throne.
He relinquished his habits.
Lack of food and ammunition forced the commander of the rebels to consider a capitulation. See also Synonyms at relinquish
he relinquished his managerial role to become chief executive.
The small dog relinquished his bone to the big dog.
She has relinquished the post to her cousin, Sir Edward.
waived all privileges. Torenounce is to relinquish something formally and usually as a matter of principle:
Mr Poroshenko, who has more allies among directly elected deputies, will not easily relinquish the reins.
Relinquishing any control was agonizing to him.
I suppose I'm afraid to relinquish control.
So, the gods relinquished the ring.
The military refused to relinquish control.
An officer never relinquishes his 45.
Relinquish the illegal technology to the nearest Federation representative.
For women who have relinquished their rights to someone else.
The man relinquished Harry at once with a howl of pain.
And I relinquish control of the command of the space station to you.
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