give up

[ɡɪv ʌp]

Meaning

  • to stop doing something because it is too hard for you;
  • to stop your efforts to reach a higher level because a situation or a task is too hard;
  • to stop doing an activity that you have been doing on a regular basis.

Examples 👇

World No Tobacco Day – is it time to give up smoking? warrington-worldwide.co.uk

Grujic refusing to give up on Liverpool dream as he continues to catch the eye at Hertha Berlin. goal.com

Giving up some shampoo might help the environment, but what about your hair? abc.net.au

Portsmouth woman says never give up on your dreams as first book is published more than 10 years after she wrote it. portsmouth.co.uk

Why people are giving up smoking during the COVID-19 lockdown. thehindu.com

Wall Street Has Given Up on These 3 Stocks, and That's a Huge Mistake. fool.com