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quit

verb
/kwɪt/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

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

He decided to quit his job after five years.

Example Expressions

quit cold turkey

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

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