Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

quit

verb
kwɪt
Definition
To leave a place or to stop doing something.
Examples
  • She decided to quit her job and travel the world.
  • After trying for years, he finally quit smoking.
  • The team had to quit the game due to bad weather.
Meaning
When someone decides to stop working at a job, or to stop engaging in a particular activity, they are said to quit.
Synonyms
  • leave
  • depart
  • resign
  • give up
  • abandon