quit (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /kwɪt/
Definition
To stop doing something, especially a job or an activity.
Examples
He decided to quit smoking last year.
She quit the team because she was too busy.
They quit their jobs to start their own business.
How to Use quit
- quit doing something (phrasal verb)
- To stop performing an action. — "Please quit making that noise."
- quit on someone (phrasal verb)
- To stop supporting or helping someone, especially when they need it. — "He felt betrayed when his friends quit on him."
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