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verb · noun

quitting

v. · n.
US /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/ UK /kwˈɪtɪŋ/ quit·ting

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    v.the act of stopping what you are doing.

    v.the present participle or gerund form of 'quit', indicating the cessation of an action or state.

    Simple

    Quitting the game early was a difficult decision for the team captain.

    In context

    Quitting the project mid-cycle would have resulted in a significant loss of investment for the stakeholders.

  2. 02 B1 Intermediate

    n.the act of leaving your job permanently.

    n.the voluntary termination of employment by an employee.

    Simple

    His quitting caused a lot of stress for the rest of the office.

    In context

    The sudden quitting of the lead developer forced the company to delay the software launch by several months.

  3. 03 B1 Intermediate

    n.stopping a regular habit, especially something unhealthy like smoking.

    n.the permanent cessation of a habit or addictive behaviour.

    Simple

    Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health.

    In context

    The clinic offers a variety of support groups for those who find quitting difficult without professional guidance.

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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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