quit
UK: kwɪt | US: kwɪt
v. to stop or discontinue an action, activity, or state
v. to leave a place or situation permanently
v. to resign from a job or position
The word "quit" originates from Old French quiter, meaning "to release" or "to set free," which itself derives from Latin quietare ("to calm, rest"). Over time, the meaning evolved from "freeing oneself" to "leaving a place or situation" and later to "resigning from a job." The core idea of "release" persists in modern usage, whether ending an activity or departing from a role.
She decided to quit smoking for her health.
He quit his job to travel the world.
The tenant must quit the apartment by the end of the month.
After years of stress, she finally quit the toxic relationship.
The software will quit automatically if an error occurs.