Give up on Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
GIV-UP-AHN or GIV-UP-ON
ɡˈɪv/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɒn
giv-UP-on
Definition
To stop believing that someone or something will improve, succeed, or change, often losing hope in them.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is typically used for people, efforts, or situations you once believed in. Common combinations: 'give up on someone', 'give up on your dreams'. It's less about quitting the action and more about losing hope or faith in potential.
Spanish: dejar de creer en - perder la esperanza enPortuguese (BR): desistir de - perder a esperança emPortuguese (PT): desistir de - perder a esperança emChinese (Simplified): 对……放弃希望Chinese (Traditional): 對……放棄希望Hindi: से उम्मीद छोड़ देनाArabic: يفقد الأمل فيBengali: আশা ছেড়ে দেয়া - নিরাশ হওয়া (কারো/কিছুর প্রতি)Russian: разочаровываться в - переставать верить вJapanese: 見限る - 諦める（人や物に対して）Vietnamese: bỏ cuộc với - hết hy vọng vàoKorean: 포기하다 - 희망을 버리다Turkish: vazgeçmek (birinden/bir şeyden ümidi kesmek)Urdu: امید چھوڑ دینا - مایوس ہو جاناIndonesian: berhenti berharap pada - menyerah terhadap
Example Sentences
She will never give up on her son.
basic
My teacher didn’t give up on me.
basic
Don't give up on your dreams.
basic
After so many setbacks, I almost gave up on the project.
natural
Honestly, I used to give up on people too quickly.
natural
No matter what happens, don’t ever give up on yourself.
natural