Meaning & Definition of word "Quits"

Quits

/kwɪts/

1. An act of leaving, giving up, or ceasing a responsibility.
- Example: His quits from the organization were unexpected but welcomed.

1. To leave a place, job, or situation, especially to stop working or to cease doing something.
- Example: After working for the company for five years, she finally quits her job.
2. To give up or discontinue an action or behavior.
- Example: He quits smoking for the sake of his health.
3. To abandon a task or activity before it is completed.
- Example: She often quits her puzzles halfway through.

●From Old English cwitt, meaning 'to release.'

call it quits:

To decide to stop doing something.

quit while you're ahead:

To stop doing something before it becomes worse.

quit it:

Stop doing that.

quitting time:

The time when a workshift ends.

quit:

To stop doing something or give it up.

quitter:

A person who gives up easily.

quittance:

A discharge from a debt or obligation.

Meaning: To bail

● Example Sentence: He decided to bail on the meeting last minute.

Meaning: To bounce

● Example Sentence: I’m going to bounce from this party early.