quits
word · lemma: quit
/ˈkwɪts/
/kwˈɪts/
Definition
'Quits' is the third person singular form of 'quit', meaning someone stops doing something, leaves a job, or gives up an activity or habit.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly as 'he/she/it quits'. Common in 'quits the job', 'quits smoking', or 'quits early'. The verb is irregular: quit-quit-quit (no -ed form). Sometimes confused with 'resigns' (formal) or 'leaves' (neutral). Also appears in the expression 'call it quits' (to stop something with no winner).
Spanish: deja - renuncia - abandonaPortuguese (BR): desiste - sai - largaPortuguese (PT): desiste - sai - largaChinese (Simplified): 辞职 - 放弃Chinese (Traditional): 辭職 - 放棄Hindi: छोड़ता है - इस्तीफा देता हैArabic: يستقيل - يتركBengali: ছেড়ে দেয় - পদত্যাগ করেRussian: уходит - бросаетJapanese: 辞める - やめるVietnamese: nghỉ việc - bỏKorean: 그만둔다 - 포기한다Turkish: bırakır - istifa ederUrdu: چھوڑ دیتا ہے - استعفیٰ دیتا ہےIndonesian: berhenti - keluar
Example Sentences
She quits her job to start a business.
basic
If he quits smoking, he will feel better.
basic
My brother always quits when things get hard.
basic
If she quits now, who will finish the project?
natural
He always quits just before he succeeds.
natural
She just quits without saying goodbye to anyone.
natural