Level600
verb (動詞)
relinquish
（権利などを）放棄する、手放す
💡 Usage & Nuance:
役職、権利、所有物などを「公式に手放す」というニュアンスで使われます。Part 7の契約書や法的文書、組織再編に関する通知で見られます。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
surrender
abandon
cede
📝 Business Examples
The CEO decided to relinquish his position after 20 years of service.
CEOは20年間の勤務の後、その役職を辞任することを決意した。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "relinquish"
Due to health reasons, the chairman chose to _______ his duties.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 健康上の理由により、会長が職務を「放棄する（手放す）」ことを選んだ、という意味です。
English: Health reasons would typically lead someone to 'relinquish' their duties.
English: Health reasons would typically lead someone to 'relinquish' their duties.
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