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to quit
01
to stop engaging in an activity permanently
Transitive: to quit doing sth
Examples
The company plans to quit using single-use plastics to reduce environmental impact.
02
to give up your job, school, etc.
Intransitive
Transitive: to quit a job or pursuit
Examples
After the disagreement, three employees quit.
03
to close a computer program
Transitive: to quit a computer program
Examples
Do n’t forget to quit the app before turning off your computer.
04
to depart from a place, typically with no intention of returning
Transitive: to quit a place
Examples
She quit the party early because she was n’t feeling well.
05
to acknowledge failure or stop trying due to difficulty or discouragement
Intransitive
Examples
He did n’t want to quit, but the task was proving to be impossible.
06
to stop participating in or doing an activity
Transitive: to quit doing sth
Examples
She quit smoking after a year of trying to quit.
Lexical Tree
quittance
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