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Meaning of Give Up
To stop trying to do something because it is too difficult or impossible.
Definitions
- To cease efforts or attempts to do something, often because it is too difficult or impossible
- To surrender or relinquish something, such as a right, claim, or possession
- To admit defeat or failure, often in a contest, competition, or struggle
Etymology of Give Up
The phrase "give up" originated in the 16th century, with "give" coming from Old English "giefan" and "up" coming from Old English "up(p)", which meant "to raise" or "to lift"
Historically, "give up" was used to mean "to surrender" or "to yield", and over time, its meaning expanded to include "to stop trying" or "to abandon"
Example Uses
- She decided to give up her job to travel the world
- He gave up smoking after many years of trying
- They gave up trying to fix the broken appliance and bought a new one
- The team gave up in the final quarter, losing the game by a wide margin