quitting
- 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.”
Antonyms - 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.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 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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