give up

phr.v. to stop trying to do something because it is too difficult.

phr.v. to admit defeat or cease making an effort; often used intransitively when a person stops a task due to frustration or exhaustion.

“I couldn't solve the puzzle, so I decided to give up after an hour.”

“After several failed attempts to repair the engine, the mechanic finally had to give up and suggest a total replacement.”

phr.v. to stop doing something that you do regularly, especially a bad habit.

phr.v. to cease a habitual activity or the consumption of a particular substance.

“My father gave up smoking ten years ago for his health.”

“She decided to give up sugar for a month to see if it would improve her energy levels during the day.”

phr.v. to allow someone else to have something that was yours.

phr.v. to relinquish possession or control of something, often under pressure or as a sacrifice.

“He had to give up his seat on the bus to an elderly woman.”

“The rebels were forced to give up their weapons as part of the peace agreement signed last week.”

phr.v. to stop believing that someone will improve or be found.

phr.v. to cease to expect that someone will act in a certain way or that a missing person will be recovered.

“Don't give up on him yet; he just needs a little more time to learn.”

“The search party refused to give up on the missing hikers despite the worsening weather conditions.”