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abandon

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verb

(TO CEASE TO SUPPORT OR LOOK AFTER)

Er gab seine Träume auf. - He decided to abandon his dreams.

(TO LEAVE SOMEONE OR SOMETHING BEHIND)

Sie musste die Stadt verlassen. - She had to abandon the city.

(TO LEAVE SOMEONE IN A DIFFICULT SITUATION)

Er ließ seine Freunde im Stich. - He chose to abandon his friends.

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