Quit over Meaning in English
expression
ˈkwɪt/ /ˈoʊvɝ
KWIT OH-ver
kwˈɪt/ /ˈəʊvɐ
kwit OH-vuh
Definition
To resign from a job or position because of a specific problem, disagreement, or issue.
Usage & Nuances
Informal expression, mostly used with the reason after it (e.g., 'quit over pay cuts'). Not the same as simply 'quit'—'quit over' stresses the cause. Commonly used in news or reports about resignations due to disputes, scandals, or changes.
Spanish: renunciar por - dejar un trabajo debido aPortuguese (BR): pedir demissão por - sair (de um emprego) porPortuguese (PT): demitir-se devido a - sair (de um emprego) porChinese (Simplified): 因...而辞职Chinese (Traditional): 因...而辭職Hindi: किसी कारण से इस्तीफ़ा देनाArabic: استقال بسببBengali: সমস্যা/বিরোধ/অভিযোগের কারণে পদত্যাগ করাRussian: уйти из-за - уволиться из-заJapanese: 〜を理由に辞職する - 〜をきっかけに辞めるVietnamese: nghỉ việc vì - từ chức vìKorean: ~ 때문에 사직하다 - ~ 문제로 그만두다Turkish: -den dolayı istifa etmek - bir sorun yüzünden işi bırakmakUrdu: کسی مسئلے/تنازعہ کی وجہ سے استعفیٰ دیناIndonesian: nghỉ việc vì - thôi việc vì
Example Sentences
She quit over a disagreement with her manager.
basic
The coach quit over budget cuts.
basic
Several workers quit over unsafe conditions.
basic
He didn't just quit—he quit over not getting a promotion.
natural
Why did the director quit over a minor policy change?
natural
A lot of teachers have quit over the new testing requirements.
natural