Neglect | Mean of neglect in English Dictionary

/nɪˈglɛkt/

• Verb
• to fail to take care of or to give attention to (someone or something)
1. The building has been neglected for years.
2. She neglects her child.
3. The city has neglected the teacher shortage for too long.
• to fail to do (something)
1. The prison guard neglected his duty.
2. He neglected to mention that he was fired.
3. He neglected to sign the check.
• Noun
• lack of attention or care that someone or something needs
1. The park was overgrown and littered from years of neglect.
2. The parents were charged with child neglect.
3. the city's neglect of the homeless
4. He was dismissed for neglect of duty. [=for not doing his duty]

• the condition of not being taken care of
1. The house is in a state of neglect.