give up

US /ɡɪv ʌp/

UK /ɡiv ʌp/

A1

phrasal verb

  • To lose hope or admit defeat
  • To decide to not start to try solving a problem
  • To stop trying at something (e.g. if too hard)
  • To surrender yourself (usually to someone)
  • To devote yourself to something, e.g. charity work