"Total abandonment" refers to completely giving up or deserting something or someone, without any intention of returning or taking responsibility for them. Full definition
Broadly speaking, it may be said that the defense of the poor, prompted in the first place by Christian sentiments of solidarity or charity, crowded out all the rest of Christianity and ended in total abandonment of faith, in indifference to the revelation, and in the atheism that appears to be a normal revolutionary position. (religion-online.org)
This approach, he stresses, is different from total abandonment because tiered defences «should be designed to be reversible should national priorities change». (newscientist.com)
The way in which the game leaves you to your own devices could be described as total abandonment more than a lack of hand - holding, resulting in a frustrating experience, and is definitely not fun. (criticalindiegamer.com)