Give up
/ɡɪv ʌp/B2
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1. To stop trying to do something because it is too difficult.
- After several failed attempts, he decided to give up on learning the piano.
- She gave up on writing the novel after months of writer's block.
2. To surrender or relinquish control or possession of something.
- The besieged city had to give up to the invaders.
- He was forced to give up his position due to health issues.
3. To quit a habit or stop doing something regularly.
- He managed to give up smoking last year.
- She decided to give up eating fast food for health reasons.
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