| Id | ESLPod_0465_WE_0605 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 465 |
| Episode Title | Describing Boring and Exciting Things |
| Phrase | to abandon |
| Text | In this podcast, the verb "to abandon" means to leave something or to decide to no longer have or use something: "They abandoned the old office and moved into a newer office building." The verb "to abandon" also means to leave one's husband, wife, or children: "Her father abandoned the family when she was just two years old." The verb "to abandon" can also mean to stop doing something, especially if it would have been difficult or impossible to continue: "They had always wanted to open their own restaurant, but they abandoned the idea when they realized how much it would cost." Finally, the verb "to abandon" can mean to stop thinking a certain way: "Why did you abandon the idea of looking for a new job?" |
| Topics | Entertainment + Sports |
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