Quit a place Meaning in English
expression
ˈkwɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɫeɪs
KWIT uh PLAYS
kwˈɪt/ /æɪ/ /plˈeɪs
kwit ay PLAYS
Definition
To leave or depart from a location, often permanently or for a significant period.
Usage & Nuances
Slightly formal and less common in conversation than 'leave'. Implies a deliberate decision to go and not return soon. Used with buildings, rooms, towns, etc. Do not use for ending jobs ('quit a job'), quitting habits, or dropping out.
Spanish: salir de un lugar - dejar un lugarPortuguese (BR): sair de um lugar - deixar um lugarPortuguese (PT): sair de um lugar - deixar um localChinese (Simplified): 离开某地Chinese (Traditional): 離開某地Hindi: किसी जगह को छोड़ देनाArabic: مغادرة مكانBengali: স্থান ত্যাগ করা - স্থান ছেড়ে যাওয়াRussian: покинуть местоJapanese: その場所を去る - その場を離れるVietnamese: rời khỏi nơi đó - rời nơi đóKorean: 장소를 떠나다Turkish: bir yerden ayrılmakUrdu: جگہ چھوڑ دیناIndonesian: meninggalkan tempat itu
Example Sentences
I had to quit the place because it was too noisy.
basic
They decided to quit the place after living there for ten years.
basic
Please quit the place quietly when the exam is over.
basic
By midnight, most guests had already quit the place.
natural
If things get worse, we'll have to quit this place for good.
natural
She didn't want to quit the place, but she knew it was time to move on.
natural