quit Definition
- 1to stop doing something or leave a job or place
- 2to give up or resign oneself to something
Using quit: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "quit" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I quit my job last week.
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She decided to quit smoking.
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He quit the game after losing three times in a row.
Example
We should never quit learning.
quit Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with quit
to stop doing something while one is still successful or before one loses any progress or advantage
Example
I think it's time to quit while we're ahead and not risk losing everything we've gained.
to abruptly stop doing something, especially a habit like smoking or drinking, without gradually reducing the frequency or amount
Example
After years of smoking, he decided to quit cold turkey and hasn't smoked since.
quit one's bellyaching
to stop complaining or whining about something
Example
I wish he would quit his bellyaching and just get on with the work.
Origins of quit
from Old English 'cwittan', meaning 'to acquit, pay off'
Summary: quit in Brief
The verb 'quit' [kwɪt] means to stop doing something or leave a job or place. It can also mean to give up or resign oneself to something. Examples include 'I quit my job last week' and 'She decided to quit smoking.' Phrases like 'quit while you're ahead' suggest stopping while successful, while 'quit cold turkey' implies abruptly stopping a habit.
