give-up

[ giv-uhp ]

noun

1. something conceded or relinquished; concession:

   Labor has balked at any more give-ups in the contract talks.

2. Stock Exchange.
   1. a commission shared among two or more stockbrokers.
   2. a part of a commission that constitutes a single such share.

give up

verb

1. to abandon hope (for)
2. tr to renounce (an activity, belief, etc)

   I have given up smoking

3. tr to relinquish or resign from

   he gave up the presidency

4. tr; usually reflexive to surrender

   the escaped convict gave himself up

5. tr to reveal or disclose (information)
6. intr to admit one's defeat or inability to do something
7. tr; often passive or reflexive to devote completely (to)

   she gave herself up to caring for the sick

Word History and Origins

Origin of give-up¹

First recorded in 1965–70; noun use of verb phrase give up

Example Sentences

“I’d give up a lot of things before I’d give this up. Because it’s quality of life — and independence.”

From Los Angeles Times

However, it is not entirely risk free and health experts agree people should not start vaping other than to give up smoking.

From BBC

The former advisers argued Ukraine should not give up its hopes of getting its territory back from Russian occupation, but that it should negotiate based on current front lines.

From BBC

Ukraine should not give up its hopes of getting all of its territory back from Russian occupation, the paper said, but it should negotiate based on current front lines.

From BBC

Ukrainian officials at the time said they believed the family was murdered for refusing to give up their house to the Russian troops.

From BBC

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