| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
give up [ɡɪv ʌp] | to stop trying or quit doing something |
Other meanings
- to surrender
- to stop owning or holding something
- to devote time or energy to something
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "give up"
- I finally gave up smoking.
- She gave up after failing the exam twice.
- He gave up his seat to the elderly woman.
- They gave themselves up to the police.
- She gave up her career to take care of her family.
Features of Using "give up"
Separability:Optionally separable
Transitivity:Transitive
Level:A2
This phrasal verb can refer both to literal surrender and metaphorical quitting. It's widely used in personal development and motivation contexts. Separable when a pronoun is used: “give it up,” not “give up it.”
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