Abstain | Mean of abstain in English Dictionary
/əbˈsteɪn/
- Verb
- to choose not to do or have something
- He abstained from taking part in the discussion.
- I need to abstain from eating [=I need to not eat] for at least 12 hours before my blood test.
- abstain from (drinking) alcohol
- to choose not to vote
- Ten members voted for the proposal, six members voted against it, and two abstained.