"Quitting" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Quitting" Meaning

The word "quitting" is a verb that means:

To stop doing something, especially a job or activity, because you have decided not to continue with it.
To give up or abandon something, often because it becomes too difficult or unpleasant.
To stop using something, especially a habit or a particular activity.

Example sentences:
- I'm quitting my job to pursue a new career.
- She's quitting smoking to improve her health.
- He's quitting playing golf to focus on his studies.

"Quitting" Examples

Usage Examples of "Quitting"

1. Formal Scenario

In a performance review meeting, the manager told the employee that her contract would not be renewed, stating she was quitting in anything other than name, effective two-weeks later.

2. Patient Perspective

The entire pack of cigarettes was tossed into the trash. With a newfound resolve, she declared she was quitting smoking immediately after the doctor’s frank warning.

3. Metaphorical Use

Before her surgery, she decided to quit being afraid of learning this new skill, fearing she wouldn't learn anything without opening herself to it.

4. Colloquial Usage

She planned to quit drinking next month and stick to water and coffee from then on.