immediately abandon
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to stop something without any delay
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- Upon seeing the approaching storm, the rescue team had to immediately abandon the search.
- The company's board decided to immediately abandon the unprofitable project.
- "We must immediately abandon ship!" the captain shouted over the roaring wind.
- You should immediately abandon any hope of recovering the lost data without a backup.
- The research was immediately abandoned when they discovered a fundamental flaw in their methodology.
- The soldiers were ordered to immediately abandon their position.
- If you hear the fire alarm, immediately abandon your work and proceed to the nearest exit.
- Realizing the route was too dangerous, the climbers decided to immediately abandon their attempt to reach the summit.
- The government will have to immediately abandon the policy if public opposition continues to grow.
- He was advised to immediately abandon his unrealistic business plan.