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to quit
01
to stop engaging in an activity permanently
Transitive: to quit doing sth
Example
The company plans to quit using single-use plastics to reduce environmental impact.
They quit arguing and decided to compromise instead.
02
to give up your job, school, etc.
Intransitive
Transitive: to quit a job or pursuit
Example
After the disagreement, three employees quit.
If the stress becomes too much, I might quit.
03
to close a computer program
Transitive: to quit a computer program
Example
Do n’t forget to quit the app before turning off your computer.
She accidentally quit the game before saving her progress.
04
to depart from a place, typically with no intention of returning
Transitive: to quit a place
Example
She quit the party early because she was n’t feeling well.
They decided to quit the city and move to the countryside.
05
to acknowledge failure or stop trying due to difficulty or discouragement
Intransitive
Example
He did n’t want to quit, but the task was proving to be impossible.
She quit halfway through the race when she realized she could n’t finish.
06
to stop participating in or doing an activity
Transitive: to quit doing sth
Example
She quit smoking after a year of trying to quit.
He decided to quit playing football after the injury.
