put an end to a state or an activity; "Quit teasing your little brother"
give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat; "In the second round, the challenger gave up"
turn away from; give up; "I am foreswearing women forever"
resign or retire from a position; "The Secretary fo the Navy will leave office next month"
(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"
give up or retire from a position; "The Secretary fo the Navy will leave office next month"; "The chairman resigned over the financial scandal"
give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat
