noun

quitting

noun

The act of stopping or leaving something for good.

"Quitting his job was the best decision he ever made."

Breaking free of an addictive habit, especially smoking.

"Quitting smoking gets easier after the first few weeks."

How to Use Quitting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishStopping something — a job, a habit, or an activity — permanently.

Common pairings

quitting time quitting smoking quitting a job

quittings plural

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_____ his job was the best decision he ever made.

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