Meaning & Definition of word "Quit"

Quit

/kwɪt/

1. An act of quitting or leaving a situation or job.
- Example: Her quit from the company sparked controversy among the employees.

1. To leave a place, job, or situation; to stop doing something.
- Example: She decided to quit her job to pursue her passion for painting.
2. To give up or to cease from doing something.
- Example: After several attempts to fix the car, he finally quit trying.
3. To stop consuming a habit, typically referring to drugs, alcohol, or smoking.
- Example: He made a commitment to quit smoking for the sake of his health.

Middle English quitten, from Old French quitter, from Latin quietare, meaning 'to release'.

quit cold turkey:

To stop a habit abruptly without tapering off.

quit while you're ahead:

To cease an activity while still in a favorable situation.

quit your day job:

Usually said jokingly to someone with artistic ambitions, suggesting they pursue their passion full-time.

resign:

To voluntarily leave a position or job.

abandon:

To give up completely; to leave something behind.

depart:

To leave, especially in a formal sense.

Meaning: Bounce

Example Sentence: I’m gonna bounce from this party.

Meaning: Dip

Example Sentence: Let’s dip out of here.

Meaning: Peace out

Example Sentence: I’m ready to peace out for the night.

Meaning: Check out

Example Sentence: I’m gonna check out of this situation.