🚪quit

verb
/kwɪt/

Meaning

To leave a place, job, or habit permanently.
to stop doing something; to leave a job or position

Example Sentences

He decided to quit his job after five years.

She decided to quit her job and start her own business.

Example Expressions

quit cold turkey

Synonyms

leave, resign, abandon, give up, stop, cease
Entry 1
leave, resign, abandon, give up
Entry 2
stop, cease, leave, resign

Antonyms

continue, stay, start, begin, persist
Entry 1
continue, stay
Entry 2
start, begin, continue, persist

Collocations

quit smoking, quit job, quit school, quit early, quit trying, quit suddenly, quit forever
Entry 1
quit smoking, quit job, quit school, quit early
Entry 2
quit job, quit smoking, quit school, quit trying, quit suddenly, quit forever

More Example Sentences

He is foolish enough to quit without a plan.

I keep reminding myself even when I want to quit.

I didn't quite hear that, sorry; can you say that again?

I didn't quite hear that, sorry; can you say that once more?

Do you know which species of mosquito is the cause of malaria?

I didn't quite hear that, sorry; can you say that one more time?

As you are adept in this art, you will be quite able to charm all.

Do you know which species of mosquito is the cause of the dengue fever?

As you are skilled in music, you will be quite able to attract everyone.

Do you know which species of mosquito is the cause of malaria in Florida?

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