1ne·glect 
/nɪˈglɛkt/ verb
ne·glects; ne·glect·ed; ne·glect·ing /nɪˈglɛkt/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to fail to take care of or to give attention to (someone or something)
▪ The building has been neglected for years. ▪ She neglects her child. ▪ The city has neglected the teacher shortage for too long. 2 : to fail to do (something)
▪ The prison guard neglected his duty. — often followed by to + verb ▪ He neglected to mention that he was fired. ▪ He neglected to sign the check.
▪ The building has been neglected for years. ▪ She neglects her child. ▪ The city has neglected the teacher shortage for too long.
▪ The prison guard neglected his duty. — often followed by to + verb ▪ He neglected to mention that he was fired. ▪ He neglected to sign the check.
