Give up
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British pronunciation/ɡˈɪv ˈʌp/
American pronunciation/ɡˈɪv ˈʌp/

Definition & Meaning of "give up"

to give up
[phrase form: give]
01

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

Intransitive
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He refused to give up even when the odds were stacked against him.
The team was losing, but they did n't give up, and their determination led to a comeback victory.
When faced with the challenging puzzle, he was tempted to give up, but he persisted and solved it.
02

to stop or end an activity or state

Transitive: to give up an activity or state
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The explorer had to give up his quest for the lost treasure due to dangerous conditions.
The athlete had to give up his dream of participating in the Olympics due to an injury.
After years of disagreement, they finally decided to give up the argument.
03

to voluntarily resign or depart from a job or position

Transitive: to give up a job or position
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He had to give up his position as team captain due to an injury that prevented him from playing.
The mayor made the difficult decision to give up his political office due to personal reasons.
She decided to give up her managerial position to pursue a career in a different field.
04

to lose something, such as a right or possession, typically due to an error, offense, or crime

Transitive: to give up a right or possession
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The defendant had to give up his assets as part of the court settlement.
He had to give up his driver 's license after multiple traffic violations.
After the legal dispute, they had to give up ownership of the property.
05

to sacrifice something valued for the benefit or well-being of someone or something else

Transitive: to give up something valued
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They gave up everything for their son 's education.
Despite personal dreams, she gave up her career to support her family.
06

to allow someone to have or use something

Transitive: to give up sth
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He decided to give up his seat on the crowded bus and walked home instead.
He decided to give up his parking spot to the person who needed it more.
She was ready to give up her place in line to let the elderly woman go first.
07

to let go of things that are not essential or necessary

Transitive: to give up something non-essential
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The hiker had to give up some of his non-essential gear to reduce the backpack 's weight.
They chose to give up their extravagant vacations in favor of a more frugal lifestyle.
The family gave up their large, energy-consuming appliances for more eco-friendly options.
08

to stop holding onto or advocating for certain ideas or claims

Transitive: to give up an idea or claim
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He had to give up his insistence on the traditional approach to problem-solving.
The political party eventually had to give up their stance on the controversial policy.
Sometimes it 's important to give up your pride for the sake of a harmonious relationship.
09

to surrender control, power, or possession to someone else

Transitive: to give up power or control
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The company had to give up control of the subsidiary to comply with regulatory requirements.
The defeated army had to give up their weapons and surrender to the victorious forces.
He decided to give up ownership of the family business to his younger sibling.
10

to cease the consumption or use of something

Transitive: to give up a consumption habit
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The doctor advised him to give up alcohol for the sake of his liver 's health.
She decided to give up sweets in an effort to improve her health.
They made a pact to give up fast food and focus on healthier meals.
11

(with reference to baseball) to allow the opposing team to score runs

Transitive: to give up runs
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In the late innings, the tired pitcher started to give up hits, resulting in runs.
The team 's defense struggled, leading to several errors that gave up runs.
The starting pitcher had a strong performance and did n't give up any runs in the first five innings.
12

to surrender or offer oneself or someone else to be captured by authorities

Transitive: to give up oneself | to give up sb
13

to abandon hope or expectation regarding someone's arrival, recovery, or discovery

Transitive: to give up sb
14

to end a relationship with someone

Transitive: to give up a person or relationship
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Despite attempts at reconciliation, she finally gave up the toxic friendship.
The decision to give up a long-term friendship was difficult but necessary for her well-being.
15

to sacrifice time that would normally be spent on other activities for a specific task or purpose

Transitive: to give up one's time
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The team gave up their lunch breaks to meet the project deadline.
He gave up his evening plans to assist with the community event.
She willingly gave up her free time to volunteer at the local shelter.
16

to let oneself be entirely overtaken by a specific emotion, sensation, or addiction

Transitive: to give up oneself to an emotion or addiction
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He refused to give up even when the odds were stacked against him.
The team was losing, but they didn't give up, and their determination led to a comeback victory.
When faced with the challenging puzzle, he was tempted to give up, but he persisted and solved it.
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