give up

(phrasal verbA multi-word verb consisting of 1. a VERB + adverb, 2. VERB + preposition, or 3. VERB + ad... More): 1. to stop doing something or to stop making an effort. “I gave up(phrasal verb): 1. to stop doing something or to stop making an effort. "I gave up smoking... More smoking again.” “I gave up(phrasal verb): 1. to stop doing something or to stop making an effort. "I gave up smoking... More basketball because I didn’t have enough1. As much as necessary. ADJ+enough+to do something: "You are not old enough to drive." EN... More time.” 2. to surrender or stop fighting. “The bank robbers gave up(phrasal verb): 1. to stop doing something or to stop making an effort. "I gave up smoking... More and the police arrested them.”