Phrasal Verb - giving up
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.Definition
To stop trying to do something or to surrender control or responsibility; to admit defeat. This phrasal verb can also mean to relinquish or transfer something, especially a responsibility or right.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | After three hours of trying to assemble the furniture, I finally gave up. |
| 2 | The team gave up the ball in their own half, leading to an easy goal for the opposing team. |
| 3 | She gave up her job to become a full-time mother. |
| 4 | The government gave up control of the city to the rebels. |
| 5 | I can't give up on my dream of becoming a doctor. |
| 6 | He gave up smoking after a heart attack. |
| 7 | They gave up their seats on the bus to an elderly woman. |
| 8 | The company gave up the patent to the technology. |
| 9 | She gave up her keys to the housekeeper before going on vacation. |
| 10 | The team gave up the lead in the last minute of the game. |