How to Pronounce "give over"
expression
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈoʊvɝ
GIV OH-ver
ɡˈɪv/ /ˈəʊvɐ
giv OH-vuh
Definition
To stop doing something, especially something annoying or foolish. Sometimes also means to hand something over or put someone in charge.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV OH-ver
UK
giv OH-vuh
Listen in Context
Oh, give over! You’re being ridiculous.
She asked me to give over the documents to her boss.
Can you give over control of the project to me?
If you don’t give over, we’ll never get any work done.