noun
abandoning
uh-BAN-duh-nihng
noun
1
The act of leaving something or someone behind for good.
"Abandoning the old factory left dozens of workers without jobs."
How to Use Abandoning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of giving up on or walking away from someone or something.
Word Forms
abandonings plural
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_____ the old factory left dozens of workers without jobs.