Quit

/kwɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An act of quitting or leaving a situation or job.

Her quit from the company sparked controversy among the employees.

verb

To leave a place, job, or situation; to stop doing something.

She decided to quit her job to pursue her passion for painting.

To give up or to cease from doing something.

After several attempts to fix the car, he finally quit trying.

To stop consuming a habit, typically referring to drugs, alcohol, or smoking.

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.

Bounce

I’m gonna bounce from this party.

Dip

Let’s dip out of here.

Peace out

I’m ready to peace out for the night.

Check out

I’m gonna check out of this situation.