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quit Definition and Meaning in English (quit definition)

verb
Synonyms:stopceaseabandon
Quick Answer • Definition

Quit definition: To stop doing something, especially a job, a course of study, or a habit.

Definitions of Quit

  1. 1verb

    To stop doing something, especially a job, a course of study, or a habit.

  2. 2verb

    To leave a place, especially permanently.

  3. 3verb

    To give up or abandon an effort or attempt.

Example Sentences

“She decided to quit her job and travel the world.”

“Don't quit now; you're almost there.”

“He quit smoking last year.”

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Inflected Word Forms

third person singularquits
present participlequitting

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

quit cold turkeyidiom

To stop a habit suddenly and completely.

quit while you're aheadidiom

To stop doing something when you are in a good position, to avoid future failure.

quit on someonephrasal_verb

To abandon or fail someone, especially when they are relying on you.

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Quit definition: To stop doing something, especially a job, a course of study, or a habit.
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'Quit' translates to 'quit' in English. Quit definition: To stop doing something, especially a job, a course of study, or a habit.
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