quit
adj : (usually followed by `of') released from something onerous
(especially an obligation or duty); "quit of all
further responsibility for their safety"; "well rid of
him" [syn: {quit(p)}, {rid(p)}]
v 1: put an end to a state or an activity; "Quit teasing your
little brother" [syn: {discontinue}, {stop}, {cease}, {give
up}, {lay off}] [ant: {continue}]
2: resign or retire from a position; "The Secretary fo the Navy
will leave office next month" [syn: {leave office}, {step
down}] [ant: {take office}]
3: go away or leave [syn: {depart}, {take leave}] [ant: {stay}]
4: turn away from; give up; "I am foreswearing women forever"
[syn: {foreswear}, {renounce}, {relinquish}]
5: give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat;
"In the second round, the challenger gave up" [syn: {drop
out}, {give up}, {throw in}, {throw in the towel}, {leave},
{chuck up the sponge}] [ant: {enter}]