Quitting

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/

Quitting (noun)

  1. The act of stopping something you are doing, like a job or habit.
  2. The act of leaving a place or situation permanently.

Examples

  • Quitting smoking improved her health.
  • He considered quitting the team after the loss.

Common collocations: quitting smoking, quitting a job, quitting a habit, quitting the room, quitting the premises

Synonyms of Quitting

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Quitting

  • when referring to ongoing activity
  • when referring to maintaining effort