noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The deliberate ending of something. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   The ceasing of a habit, especially smoking cigarettes or other addictive behaviors. uncountable, usually
3. 3
   The termination of employment, initiated by the employee. uncountable, usually

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of quit form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

discontinuedepartdrop outabandonabdicateabjure

Example

More examples

"Tom got time and a half when he worked beyond his usual quitting time."

Related phrases

quiet quittingquitting timerevenge quitting

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