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Quit (Verb)

Put an end to a state or an activity; "Quit teasing your little brother".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat; "In the second round, the challenger gave up".

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

She quit trying after being rejected by three different colleges.
He quit after losing the first set in a tennis match.
The team quit midway through the game when their star player got hurt.
After years of trying, she quit her dream of becoming a professional ballet dancer.
The boxer quit in the fifth round after taking a brutal beating.

Turn away from; give up; "I am foreswearing women forever".

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

She quit going to clubs and parties after her divorce, seeking a quieter life.
After a series of failed relationships, he quit women for a while to focus on himself.
I quit the gym last year and started exercising outdoors instead.
The singer quit her music career to pursue a career in acting.
The dissatisfied customer quit shopping at that store due to their poor customer service.

Give up or retire from a position; "The Secretary of the Navy will leave office next month"; "The chairman resigned over the financial scandal".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

After years of service, the minister decided to quit and pursue a career in writing.
The stressed team leader has announced that she will quit the leadership role at the end of the quarter.
His health issues forced him to quit the top job and take a less demanding role.
She quit her high-profile corporate job to travel and focus on her family.
The outgoing CEO plans to quit and dedicate her retirement to philanthropy.