Meaning & use

give up

phrase·Everyday

To stop trying to do something, especially after finding it too difficult.

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She refused to give up on the puzzle even after an hour of frustration.

He almost gave up learning the violin until his teacher offered extra lessons.

A note on using this word

Give up can also mean to hand something over, as in 'give up your seat,' so context decides the sense.

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