C1verbformalpoliticswork
US/rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ/
UK/rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ/
to give up power, control or a right, often when you do not want to
In context
The founder finally relinquished control of the company to his daughter.
Few leaders in history have been willing to relinquish power peacefully.
She had to relinquish her seat on the board when she took the government job.
Words that go with relinquish
verb + noun
- relinquish controlParents find it hard to relinquish control as their children grow up.
- relinquish powerThe general refused to relinquish power after the election.
- relinquish rightsBy signing the form, you relinquish your rights to the land.
- relinquish the titleThe champion had to relinquish the title after failing a drug test.
- relinquish commandThe captain was ordered to relinquish command of the ship.
- relinquish ownershipThe family refused to relinquish ownership of the land.