Word Meaning

quit definition and meaning

n. Any one of numerous species of small passerine birds native of tropical America. See Banana quit, under Banana, and Guitguit.
v. Released from obligation, charge, penalty, etc.; free; clear; absolved; acquitted.
imp. & p. p. of Quit
a. To set at rest; to free, as from anything harmful or oppressive; to relieve; to clear; to liberate.
a. To release from obligation, accusation, penalty, or the like; to absolve; to acquit.
a. To discharge, as an obligation or duty; to meet and satisfy, as a claim or debt; to make payment for or of; to requite; to repay.
a. To meet the claims upon, or expectations entertained of; to conduct; to acquit; -- used reflexively.
a. To carry through; to go through to the end.
a. To have done with; to cease from; to stop; hence, to depart from; to leave; to forsake; as, to quit work; to quit the place; to quit jesting.
v. i. To away; to depart; to stop doing a thing; to cease.

Crossword clues for quit

- Discontinue
- Gave up
- Give notice
- Give up
- Leave off
- Left (a job)
- Quite pointless to walk out
- Resign
- Step down
- Threw in the towel
- Walk out on employer
- Withdraw from