Cool MateQuit
UK /["/kwɪt/","/kwɪts/","/ˈkwɪtɪd/","/ˈkwɪtɪŋ/"]/US /["/kwɪt/","/kwɪts/","/ˈkwɪtɪd/","/ˈkwɪtɪŋ/"]/
Definition
to leave your job, school, etc.
In simple words: To stop doing something or leave a job.
Examples
- She decided to quit her job and pursue her passion for painting.
- He had to quit smoking for the sake of his health.
- They wanted to quit the game after losing three rounds in a row.
- If you feel overwhelmed, it's okay to quit and take a break.
- She was told to quit making excuses and start taking responsibility.
- He decided to quit and not participate in the discussion any longer.
- They might quit if the conditions do not improve.
- You can’t just quit as soon as things get tough.
Usage notes
Use 'quit' in contexts where someone stops an activity, like a job or a habit. It's usually more neutral; avoid using it in very formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
quit + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'kit' — imagine packing up your things and walking away.
Collocations
- altogether
- abruptly
- suddenly
- try to
- decide to
- be ready to
- as
- over
- give notice to quit
- issue notice to quit
- know when to quit
- altogether
- abruptly
- suddenly
- try to
- decide to
- be ready to
- as
- over
- give notice to quit
- issue notice to quit
- know when to quit
- altogether
- abruptly
- suddenly
- try to
- decide to
- be ready to
- as
- over
- give notice to quit
- issue notice to quit
- know when to quit
Synonyms
- stop
- cease
- terminate
- resign
- desist
Antonyms
- continue
- persist
- resume
Common mistakes
- 'Quit' is sometimes confused with 'give up', but 'quit' implies ending something permanently.
- 'Quit' is often incorrectly used with 'on' when indicating stopping a habit; it should be 'quit smoking', not 'quit on smoking'.
- Learners might misuse tenses, saying 'I quitted' instead of 'I quit'.