Meaning of the word quit in English

What does quit mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

quit

US /kwɪt/

UK /kwɪt/

to leave a job, school, or place

Example:

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She decided to quit her job and travel the world.

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He had to quit school due to financial problems.

Synonym:

resign leave depart abandon drop out

to stop doing something

Example:

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You should quit smoking for your health.

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I'm going to quit trying to fix this old car.

Synonym:

stop cease discontinue give up abandon

the act of quitting a job or activity

Example:

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His sudden quit surprised everyone.

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The team faced a major setback after the coach's quit.

Synonym:

resignation departure cessation abandonment

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