To give up
Example: He gives up after repeated unsuccessful attempts
Definition
"To give up" means to stop trying to do something because it seems too difficult or because one believes success is unlikely. For example, when someone says, 'He gives up after repeated unsuccessful attempts,' it shows surrendering effort or quitting.
Etymology
The phrase "to give up" comes from the combination of the verb 'give,' meaning to present or hand over, and 'up,' which in this context intensifies the sense of surrender or cessation. It emerged in English around the 16th century, reflecting the act of yielding or abandoning a pursuit. Did you know? The phrase carries a strong sense of finality, as if handing over a cause to someone else or to fate.
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"To give up" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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