verb Download 🔗Share To leave or forsake a ship, due to its impending doom. Examples : "The captain ordered everyone to abandon ship when the fire spread uncontrollably. " nautical sailing disaster military Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (by extension) To leave a person or organization when things become difficult. Examples : "When the company started losing money, many employees decided to abandon ship and look for new jobs. " nautical business organization sailing action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading