To anticipate or predict something before it happens; to have awareness of future events.

To expect something and act in preparation for it; to foresee a likely outcome and take appropriate steps in advance.

To give up completely, to desert or leave behind, or to relinquish a claim, plan, or responsibility.

To decrease in amount or intensity; to reduce or end something.

To formally end or repeal a system, practice, or institution; to officially put an end to something established.

To shorten (a text, speech, or other work) by omitting parts; to condense.