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Definition quit in American English

quit verb

verb
/kwɪt/
Example

She quit after only six months on the job.

Example

His decision to quit international soccer has shocked everyone.

Example

He is quitting as manager of the England team.

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2

to stop doing something

Example

She drinks so much, she could never quit now.

Example

They encourage younger people to quit smoking.

Example

Tell him to quit laughing at me.

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3

to leave a place

Example

Their landlord has given them notice to quit.

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Definition quit in American English