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Denoting a state of being level, square, or even
The state or condition of being equal
To stop doing something
“For the sake of your health, it may be time to quit smoking.”
To stop working
“For some reason, the coffee machine has decided to quit.”
To give up or cease resistance
“Do you keep pursuing your dreams when times change, or do you just quit and go with the flow?”
To resign from (a job)
“He, understandably, decided to quit after winning the lottery.”
To leave or cause to remain behind
“It was getting late, and we informed our hosts that it was time for us to quit.”
(obsolete) To pay or give what is owed
“It is my fate to love thy friend and quit thy love with hate.”
(archaic) To conduct oneself in a specified manner
“Be strong and quit yourselves like men.”
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