To abandon someone who is in need or in danger, especially a colleague or one dependent.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hang, out, dry.
To withdraw from a problematic situation.
To free oneself from a debt such as a mortgage by abandoning the collateral to the lender. To make a strategic default.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see walk, away.
To survive a challenging or dangerous situation without harm.