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quitting Definition and Meaning in English (quitting definition)

noun
Synonyms:stoppingresigningceasing
Quick Answer • Definition

Quitting definition: The act or process of voluntarily stopping an activity, job, or habit.

Definitions of Quitting

  1. 1noun

    The act or process of voluntarily stopping an activity, job, or habit.

  2. 2verb

    The present participle form of 'to quit', indicating an ongoing action of resigning or giving up.

Example Sentences

“His quitting the job surprised everyone.”

“She is quitting smoking next month.”

“Quitting a bad habit requires strong will.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivequit
third person singularquits
past tensequit
past participlequit
agent nounquitter

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

quit cold turkeyidiom

To suddenly and completely stop a habit or addiction without gradually reducing it.

quitting timecollocation

The time of day when one stops working and leaves for home.

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Quitting definition: The act or process of voluntarily stopping an activity, job, or habit.
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'Quitting' translates to 'quitting' in English. Quitting definition: The act or process of voluntarily stopping an activity, job, or habit.
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