Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
give-over
phrasal verb
/ɡɪv ˈoʊvər/
Definition
To cease or stop doing something; to surrender or relinquish control, responsibility, or an action.
Examples
- After much discussion, they decided to give over their responsibilities to the new manager.
- It’s time to give over to others when you feel overwhelmed with tasks.
Meaning
The act of handing something to someone else or allowing something to happen.
Synonyms
- surrender
- relinquish
- yield
- hand over
