What is the meaning of relinquishing?

noun

• A verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc..
  • synonyms: relinquishment
• The act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc..
  • synonyms: relinquishment

verb

• Part with a possession or right.
  • usage: "I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"; "resign a claim to the throne"
  • synonyms: release, relinquish, resign, free, give up
• Do without or cease to hold or adhere to.
  • usage: "We are dispensing with formalities"; "relinquish the old ideas"
  • synonyms: waive, relinquish, forgo, forego, foreswear, dispense with
• Turn away from; give up.
  • usage: "I am foreswearing women forever"
  • synonyms: foreswear, renounce, quit, relinquish
• Release, as from one's grip.
  • usage: "Let go of the door handle, please"; "relinquish your grip on the rope-you won't fall"
  • synonyms: let go of, let go, release, relinquish