give up
Dictionary
verb
- To surrender (someone or something)
"He was surrounded, so gave himself up."
- To stop or quit (an activity, etc.)
"They gave up the search when it got dark."
- To relinquish (something)
"He gave up his seat to an old man."
- To lose hope concerning (someone or something)
"They gave him up for dead."
- To abandon (someone or something)
"I gave up my faith years ago."
- To admit defeat, capitulate
"OK, I give up, you win."
- Become fully took over by a certain quality, activity, trait, &c.
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