What does "quitting" mean?

1. (stopping an activity) the act of stopping what you are doing. 2. (leaving a job) the act of leaving your job permanently. 3. (giving up a habit) stopping a regular habit, especially something unhealthy like smoking.

quitting

v. · n.

US //ˈkwɪtɪŋ// UK //kwˈɪtɪŋ// quit·ting

1 stopping an activity (v.)
B1 Intermediate

the act of stopping what you are doing.

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

Example

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

Example

Quitting the project mid-cycle would have resulted in a significant loss of investment for the stakeholders.
- starting
- continuing
2 leaving a job (n.)
B1 Intermediate

the act of leaving your job permanently.

the voluntary termination of employment by an employee.

Example

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

Example

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

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3 giving up a habit (n.)
B1 Intermediate

stopping a regular habit, especially something unhealthy like smoking.

the permanent cessation of a habit or addictive behaviour.

Example

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

Example

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