laisser tomber

Definitions of laisser tomber
  1. verb
    let fall to the ground
    synonyms: lâcher
    chuter, tomber, tomber verticallement
    to fall vertically
    s'effondrer, s'enfoncer, tomber
    fall or descend to a lower place or level
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    types:
    baisser
    let drop or droop
    type of:
    bouger, déplacer
    cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
  2. verb
    stop pursuing or acting
    synonyms: abandonner
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    type of:
    arrêter, cesser de, finir, mettre fin, terminer
    put an end to a state or an activity
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