1. to give up or surrender something, especially reluctantly
Usage: formal
2. to release one’s hold on something

Examples

• The king was forced to relinquish his throne after the revolution.
• She refused to relinquish control of the family business.
• He had to relinquish his dream of becoming a professional athlete.
• The company will relinquish its patent rights next year.
• Please relinquish your grip on the rope slowly.
• The dictator finally relinquished power to a democratic government.
• She relinquished her claim to the inheritance.