quitting

verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: quit-ting (2)

English Definition

Leaving a job, habit, or activity permanently

Example Sentence

Quitting smoking is beneficial for your health.

US IPA /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/

UK IPA /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/

resigning abandoning stopping ceasing leaving

continuing starting persisting