relinquishing
verb (present participle)UK /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃɪŋ/
US /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃɪŋ/
Giving up something you have or control.
She is relinquishing her seat to an older passenger.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Letting go of a hope or feeling.
He is slowly relinquishing his dream of becoming a pilot.
3. Formally giving up a right, claim, or position.
The king is relinquishing the throne to his son.
4. Releasing your hold on a physical object.
The climber is relinquishing his grip on the rope.
5. Stopping control or responsibility for something.
The company is relinquishing control of the project.